The 15 commitments of conscious leadershipJim Dethmer
The 15 commitments of conscious leadership
by Jim Dethmer · first published 2015
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Why HN recommends it
Covers practical commitments: taking full responsibility for one's circumstances and feeling emotions fully. Suited to readers seeking self-awareness at work. Focuses on leadership and personal growth.
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on “Lecture 1 – How to Start a Startup [video]” ↗This reminds me a lot about the introduction to a book called 15 commitments of conscious leadership. If you enjoyed this article, check out that book! It's very good.
on “Slow the fuck down” ↗Yes, I think these are related concepts. I read a whole host of books that are related and have been influential. Off the top of my head (on top of HSP): The Big Leap The Sedona Method The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Hold Me Tight The Four Tendencies
on “I built an app to fix my depression” ↗Gross to see toxic attitudes normalized like this. These folks could all benefit from reading the 15 commitments of conscious leadership https://conscious.is/15-commitments In particular the bit about taking responsibility for ones circumstances > I commit to taking full responsibility for the circumstances of my life, and my physical,…
on “Stack Overflowed” ↗Unexpected favorite read of the year: Dungeon Crawler Carl. It’s popcorn fiction, but Personal Growth: “15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership”. The encouragement to “feel all your feelings” is insanely difficult for me, but has sent me on a multi-month life arc to be more present to my body sensations. Related: If you log your books in Goodreads,…
on “Ask HN: What did you read in 2025?” ↗Above the line communication: Openness, Curious, Committed to Learning. Below the line: Closed, Defensive, Committed to being right. Credit: Jim Dethmer, The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
on “The endgames of bad faith communication” ↗…breakthrough in my life? I wonder what I can learn today that will benefit everyone? I wonder what choices I can make today that would allow me to experience greater and greater fun and creativity? Source: 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer. > https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23275060-15-commitments-...
on “Ask HN: Wanting to grow – what questions should you ask yourself?” ↗I wonder what I can learn today that will benefit everyone? Additional questions for self inquiry in 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership... >https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23275060
on “What are the biggest questions you ask yourself?” ↗