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Leading from Your SuperME: Purpose, Love, Gratitude

Leading from Your SuperME: Purpose, Love, Gratitude

Sun Tzu in the Art of War taught the world how to win. But how do we win not just efficiently, but authentically?

·       How do we lead with strength — without dominance?

·       Influence others — without manipulation?

·       Achieve results — without betraying ourselves?

That’s where the SuperME comes in.

At the heart of the SuperME is a simple but profound framework:

Purpose, Love, and Gratitude — PLG (from this book at https://asiatrainers.org/smubook) 

1. Purpose — Know Why You’re Here

In Sun Tzus Dao (), we saw that victory begins with clarity of purpose.

But in the SuperME framework, Purpose is personal. It's the “why” behind your every word, task, and decision.

When you lead with Purpose:

·       You don’t need to convince others — your conviction inspires them.

·       You stop chasing approval — and start aligning your actions.

·       You become magnetic — because people sense you’re not just performing, but living truthfully.

2. Love — Lead With Heart, Not Ego

Sun Tzu rarely used the word “love” — but his teachings point to a leader who:

·       Wins people over without force

·       Cares for soldiers as his own children

·       Values moral power more than brute strength

 In SuperME, Love means treating others with deep presence and care. It’s about:

·       Listening without interrupting

·       Seeing people not just as roles, but as souls

·       Giving feedback with dignity

·       Creating safety even during change

 Love in leadership isn’t weakness. It’s courage in action.

3. Gratitude — Shift from Stress to Strength

·       Gratitude is a force multiplier.

·       It transforms frustration into fuel.

·       It turns obstacles into opportunities.

·       It reminds you that even in the worst of days — there is still power in presence.

Sun Tzu understood morale. A grateful general builds an army that will go the extra mile — because they feel seen, appreciated, and valued.

(Extracted from Andy's latest book 'Win Without Fighting with Sun Tzu Art of War")

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