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When Time Disappears: 7 Ways Leaders Create Transcendent Peak Experiences

You’ve probably had transcendent moments–when time seems to disappear, when the boundaries of “you” fade away, and you just know you are part of a greater whole. Even if it just lasts for a fleeting moment, it’s really an incredible feeling. Maybe it happened at a great concert, fly fishing, meditating in nature, cuddling your baby to sleep, taking a bite of an incredible dessert… so many ways! You’ve been there. We all have.

Good news…these peak experiences can also happen at work–every day– like during a brainstorming session when your team is firing on all cylinders or seeing the joy of a customer who’s deeply moved by the value you’ve created. The main thing for you is to be open and notice these transcendent moments. Really see and savor them.

When You Are More than Just You

Positive psychology research shows that leaders who create space for transcendent moments boost creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making. When you connect deeply with your teams, you foster purpose, which sparks motivation, commitment, and collaboration. That leads to more emotional resilience, job satisfaction, and a big boost to long-term success. It’s leading with love—with a dash of magic.

What transcendent peak moments have you experienced that you vividly remember?

Are you willing to commit to actively creating more of these peak experiences?

What might become possible if you and your team had peak experiences together on a regular basis?

7 Amare Action Steps to Create and Experience Transcendent Moments and Peak Experiences

1. Spend time in nature. Take daily walks or hikes–even for 5 minutes– in natural settings to clear your mind and reconnect with your inner self.

2. Make your 5/5 list. List five special activities and five everyday ones that make you lose track of time and reliably evoke transcendent peak moments.

3. Schedule them and commit. Build into your daily schedule one of the everyday experiences and into your monthly schedule one of the special ones. Share your commitment with a trusted peer or team member to create greater accountability.

4. Practice journaling. Reflect on your thoughts and emotions through writing, helping to deepen your understanding of your inner landscape and your peak experiences.

5. Engage in Heart-Opening Practices. Try yoga, breathwork, or even listening to music that moves you to open up your heart and emotions.

6. Explore Silence. Spend time in silence or solitude to allow your mind to settle and your true thoughts and desires to surface.

7. Invite your team to join you. Share this article and your own experiences about having peak moments, especially ones that are connected with work. Do team activities that inspire transcendent moments of peak experiences.

Cultivating Peak Moments as a Leader

Transcendence in leadership isn’t just about rare, fleeting moments—it’s about creating an environment where both you and your team can experience connection, purpose, and clarity on a daily basis.

These peak moments of connection, purpose, and clarity–what Maslow calls self-actualization–aren’t just good for the soul, they also drive better results. When you experience transcendence, it elevates your leadership and helps you unify those around you, creating impactful experiences that uplift your teams, customers, and even the world.

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