The Goals of a Conscious Leader: How This Mindset Can Lead To Organizational Success

Conscious leaders in an organization give every participant the chance to feel successful. In this blog, I will analyze why I believe that making a profit is secondary to making sure each part of your organization is heard and that your business is positively impacting its employees’ lives. These conscious leaders are the ones that serve a purpose past being in charge of people. They not only lead their employees down a more enriching path but also inspire them to have their own visions of where they could take their careers.

I have seen firsthand how having a conscious leader can lead to success in every branch of an organization with my internship with MAPP, LLC. With my time working for this General Contractor based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, one of my daily tasks was to write up reports on MAPP’s ongoing remodel of Balcones Terrace and report them to the Senior Superintendent, Jeff Louk. Now, I knew going into this internship that I was going to be MAPP Austin’s first intern, so I knew that I wanted to not only prove myself to them but also try and learn each part that goes into running a successful General Contracting business.

Balcones Terrace in North Austin, Texas

Within my first 2 weeks, I had memorized my daily schedule and also some of the key drivers that kept everyone’s morale high throughout the week, and it all started with Mr. Louk. With a General Contractor, you have to first understand how important it is for each division to work and plan with each other. From Preconstruction to Construction, to the finances behind the construction, to the trades working on the projects, everyone has to be on the same page every day, and Mr. Louk knew that.

He was known for getting to the field office earlier than anyone and staying later if needed. This mentality led him to be respected by everyone around him at MAPP. He was conscious about his own tasks as well as the tasks of everyone else at MAPP. But, he looked at these tasks unlike any leader I have ever seen, with an inclusive viewpoint. Meaning that he believed he had a responsibility past making sure those he supervised finished their tasks. He knew he had a responsibility to inspire them to advance their careers and to teach them instead of control them.

Insightful Leadership Statistics from a 2024 article on the Genius website

Mr. Louk’s mentality towards work at MAPP and those around him is one worthy of being replicated by any leader in an organization. A mentality similar to Immanuel Kant and his belief that we shouldn’t treat others as a means to an end but rather treat them as a fellow member of society and help them strive for success. To conclude, as one of the main tasks of leaders in organizations is to ensure that their employees are accomplishing what is asked of them, teaching and inspiring them should never be excluded.

Sources:

Rosales, I. (2024, May 27). 36+ Leadership Statistics 2024: Trends Shaping The Future.

Genius. https://joingenius.com/statistics/leadership-statistics/