C.A.S.T.L.E. is an acronym that describes six very obvious concepts, which are at the core of Dr. Lance Secretan’s principles of Higher Ground Leadership® and when fully lived, inspire followers to give their very best. These are concepts that are within us already, but yearn to be recalled. It is through the CASTLE principles that we guide the contribution of brilliance from followers.
In The Keys to the Castle you will learn how the Higher Ground Leader is guided in life, not just work, by these six principles:
Courage—Being brave enough to reach beyond the boundaries created by our existing, often deeply held, limitations, fears and beliefs. Initiating change in our lives—of any kind—happens only when we are courageous enough to take the necessary action.
Authenticity—Committing oneself to show up and be fully present in all aspects of life, removing the mask and becoming a real, vulnerable and intimate human being, a person without self-absorption who is genuine and emotionally and spiritually connected to others.
Service—Focusing on the needs of others by listening to them, identifying their needs, and meeting them. Being inspiring, rather than following a self-focused, competitive, fear-based approach.
Truthfulness—Listening openly to the truth of others and refusing to compromise integrity or to deny universal truths—even when avoiding the truth might, on the face of it, especially in testing times, seem easier.
Love—Embracing the underlying oneness with others and life. Relating to, and inspiring, others and touching their hearts in ways that add to who you both are as persons.
Effectiveness—Being capable of, and successful in, achieving the physical, material, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual goals we set in life.
