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THE FUTURE OF MEETTHELeaders MAKING IT HAPPEN Talent Is Emional:
Ignacio Bonasa
The Human Touch Behind Leadership
Editors Insights
Welcome to The Fortune Leader’s October Special
Edi on — “The Future of Talent is Emo onal: Meet the Leaders Making It Happen. ”
In an age defined by data, technology, and performance metrics, true leadership is being redefined by emo on, authen city, and purpose. On the cover of this special issue, we proudly feature Ignacio Bonasa, Execu ve President and Founder of LIDERARTE Talent Factory — a visionary who reminds the world that leadership is not just a skill, but an art.
Ignacio Bonasa’s pioneering approach, Learning Through Art, blends crea vity with consciousness, guiding leaders to rediscover their humanity in a results-obsessed world. Through LIDERARTE, he has built a movement that transforms individuals and organiza ons alike, cul va ng what he calls “Vitamin Organiza ons,” where trust, empathy, and emo onal intelligence form the true founda on of success.
At the heart of his philosophy lies a simple yet profound belief: leadership begins within. By awakening emo on through art, connec ng intellect with heart, and turning self-awareness into ac on, Bonasa is reshaping how leadership is taught, felt, and lived.
His 4A Model Awareness, A tude, Ac on, and Art serves as a compass for leaders seeking not just to perform, but to evolve. LIDERARTE’s programs are not mere training; they are journeys of transforma on, reminding us that crea vity and compassion are the ul mate sources of human poten al.
As we explore this edi on, let Bonasa’s story inspire you to pause, reflect, and rediscover the soul behind your leadership. Because as he beau fully teaches, when a leader leads with soul, organiza ons thrive and humanity moves forward.
Editor-in-chief Sco Edward Sales & Marke ng Manager Lily Hayler
Business Development Manager Lauren Green, Millie Butler, Rosie Jonas
Business Development Execu ve Victoria Ma hews, Ashley Tucker Art and Design Director Paul Brown Research Analyst
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The Human Touch Behind Leadership Cover Story
Ignacio Bonasa
Inaworldobsessedwithtechnology,metrics,and
performance,IgnacioBonasahaschosenadifferent path—onethatspeaksnottomachines,butto hearts.
AsPresidentandFounderofLIDERARTE,Bonasahas builtmuchmorethananorganization;hehasbuilta movementofsoulfulleadership.
LIDERARTEisnotabusinessschoolnoraconsulting firm.Itisafactoryofhumantransformation,where leadershipandartmergetoformsomethingprofoundly different:leaderswithsoul.
UnderBonasa'svisionaryguidance,theclassroom becomesastage,artbecomesateacher,andevery experienceturnsintoamirrorforself-discovery Hispioneeringapproach,LearningThroughArt, structuredunderthe4AModel,hasreachedleaders, educators,andorganizationsacrossEuropeandLatin America—awakeningthemtoadeeperquestion:What doesittrulymeantoleadasahumanbeing?
Today,IgnacioBonasastandsasabridgebetweenart andleadership,heartandintellect,emotionandaction— showingtheworldthattrueleadershipbeginsnotwith power,butwithpurpose.
AVisionBornfromEmptiness
BeforefoundingLIDERARTE,Bonasahadalready achievedwhatmostprofessionalsdreamof:success, stability,andrecognitioninthecorporateandbanking sectors.Yetbeneaththesurfaceofachievement,hefelta deepvoid.
“Successwithoutmeaning,”hereflects,“isemptinessin disguise.”
Thatrealizationbecametheturningpointofhislife. Bonasadecidedtocreateaspacewherepeoplecould reconnectwiththeiressence—aplacewhereleadership wasnotjustaboutmanagement,butabouthumanity
ThatvisiongavebirthtoLIDERARTE,asanctuaryfor rediscoveringpurposethroughcreativity,empathy,and self-awareness.
LIDERARTE:WhereLeadershipMeetsArt
WhenaskedtodefineLIDERARTEinonesentence, Bonasasmilesandsays:
“It'swhereleadershipmeetsart—andthehumanbeing becomesthemasterpiece.”
Thispoeticdefinitioncapturestheessenceofhis philosophy.Unlikeconventionalleadershipprograms thatrelyontheoriesandframeworks,LIDERARTE offerstransformativeexperiences.
Throughmusic,painting,theatre,andnature,participants areinvitedtoseethemselvesinanewlight—tofeel beforetheythink.
“Artawakenswhatlogicsilences,”Bonasaexplains.“It touchesemotions,activatescreativity,andinvites reflection.Onlywhenpeoplefeelcantheytruly transform.”
InLIDERARTE'sworkshops,theboundariesbetween artistandleaderdisappear.Thestagebecomesa classroom,thepaintbrushatoolofexpression,andevery exerciseametaphorforlife.
“Leadershipisanart—andeveryleaderisaworkin progress.”
The4AModel:AFormulaforHuman Transformation
AttheheartofLIDERARTEliesthe4AModel,Bonasa's originalframeworkforleadershipdevelopment:
• Learningmustbeexperiential,groundedinreal emotion.
• Attitudemustremainpositiveandconstructive,even inuncertainty
• Soulmuststayconnectedtoone'sessenceand authenticity.
• Actionmusttranslateinsightintotangible,positive impact.
Thismodelguidesindividualsandorganizationsthrough atransformativejourney—fromknowledgeto consciousness.Bonasadescribesitas“acompassfor evolution:frommanagementtoleadership,from performancetopurpose.”
ArtasTeacher,EmotionasGuide
WhatmakesBonasa'sapproachsouniqueishisbelief thatartisthemostpowerfulteacherofall.Whether throughpainting,theatre,dance,ormusic,artbecomesa mirrorreflectingtheinvisible—ourfears,dreams,and untappedpotential.
“Arthelpspeoplereconnectwiththeircreativeside,”he says.“Andwhentheydo,theybecomemorehuman. Theyleadwithempathy,listenwithpresence,and inspirethroughauthenticity.Creativityisnotaskill—it isastateofconsciousness.”
ThroughprogramslikeNaturalizarte,LIDERARTE takesparticipantsbeyondtheboardroomandintonature. Here,treesreplacewalls,andsilencebecomesthemost eloquentteacher.
“Whenpeoplereconnectwithnature,”Bonasaadds, “theyreconnectwiththemselves.”
ImpactingOrganizationsThroughHumanity
LIDERARTE'simpactonorganizationsisbothprofound andpractical.Bonasa'steamhelpscompaniescreate culturesoftrust,purpose,andvitality—whathecalls VitaminOrganizations.
“Theseareorganizationsthatenergizeratherthandrain,” heexplains.“Theygeneratepositiveenergy—vitamins forthesoul—throughtrust,collaboration,and wellbeing.”
Byfocusingonemotionalintelligenceandpurposedrivenculture,LIDERARTEturnsteamsintoorchestras, whereeveryindividualplaystheirpartinharmony
“Ourmethodologytransformshowpeoplecommunicate, collaborate,andconnect,”Bonasasays.“Wemeasure transformationnotonlybyperformance,butbyemotion —bythelightinpeople'seyeswhentheyrediscover meaning.”
ACommunity,NotaCompany
Bonasaoftensays,“LIDERARTEisnotacompany— it'sacommunity.”Andhemeansit.
Theorganizationisbuiltasacollectiveofdreamers, creators,andchangemakers,eachcontributingtheir uniqueessencetoasharedvision.
“Weselectourcollaboratorsnotbyrésumé,butby essence,”Bonasaexplains.“Welookforpeoplewhoare aliveinside—withpassion,integrity,andpurpose.Only thosewholeadwithsoulcanhelpothersfindtheirs.”
ThissenseofcommunitygivesLIDERARTEits heartbeat.Everyfacilitator,artist,andleaderwhojoins themovementaddsanewbrushstroketoitsliving canvas.
RedefiningLeadershipfortheFuture
InBonasa'sworld,thefutureofleadershipisnotdigital —it'shuman.Hefirmlybelievesthatthenextgreat revolutionwon'tcomefromartificialintelligence,but fromauthenticintelligence:empathy,resilience, creativity,andcompassion.
“HumanSkills,”hesays,“arethenewcore competencies.Technologywithouthumanityisjust noise.”
Bonasadreamsofformingleaderswhoelevaterather thandominate—individualswhoknowthemselves, managetheiremotions,andcontributemeaningfullyto society.Theseareleaderswhounderstandthatsuccessis notaboutcontrol,butaboutconnection.
ADreamWithoutBorders
Whenaskedabouthisdreamfor LIDERARTE'sfuture,Bonasa'seyeslight up:
“Idreamofaworldwhereevery organizationhasitsownLIDERARTE inside—aworldwhereart,purpose, andhumanityredefinewhatitmeansto lead.”
Already,hismessagehastraveledfar beyondSpainandLatinAmerica, touchinglivesacrosscontinents.Each workshop,eachtalk,eachexperience becomesarippleinaglobaltideof consciousleadership.
ForBonasa,transformationisnotaonetimeevent;it'sanongoingjourney—a constantdancebetweenlearningand becoming.
EmotionalClosing
IgnacioBonasadoesnotteachleadership —hepaintsit,singsit,andlivesit.
Heturnsthecorporateworldintoacanvas andremindsusthatleadershipisnot abouttitles,butabouttransformation.
Because,asheoftensays:
“Whenaleaderleadswithsoul,the organizationbreathes; whenanorganizationbreathes,society heals.”
Turnitaround.Resetyourself.Leadwith soul.
Becausechangebeginswithinyou.
Intoday’sdata-drivenbusinesslandscape,theworldof
humanresourcesisexperiencingasignificantshift. Gonearethedayswhendecisionswereprimarilybased ongutfeelingsandpastexperiences.Now,talentanalytics istakingthelead,usingdatatoinformsmarter,quicker,and morestrategicHRchoices.Fromhiringtoemployee retention,analyticsischangingthegameforhow organizationsattract,manage,andnurturetheirtalent.
ModernHRleadershaveatreasuretroveofworkforcedata attheirfingertips,rangingfromemployeeperformance metricsandengagementsurveystolearningoutcomesand turnoverrates.Bydivingintothisdatawithanalytics,they canrevealpatternsandinsightsthatwereoncehiddenfrom view.Forexample,predictiveanalyticscanhelppinpoint whichemployeesmightbeconsideringleavingorwhich candidatesaremostlikelytothriveincertainroles.This empowersHRteamstotakeproactivesteps,reducing costlyturnoverandenhancingtheoverallqualityoftheir hires.
Talentanalyticsistransformingthewayorganizations approachworkforceplanning.Byleveragingdata, companiescanpredictfutureskillgapsandtailortheir recruitmentandtrainingeffortsaccordingly.Ratherthan simplyreactingtotalentshortages,theycanproactively anticipatethem.Thiskindofstrategicinsightnotonly enhancesproductivitybutalsofortifiesorganizational resilienceinanever-evolvingbusinessenvironment.
Analyticsplaysacrucialroleinpromotingdiversityand inclusionbyofferingclearinsightsintohiringpractices, promotionpatterns,andpayequity.Whenorganizations embracedatatransparency,theycanuncoverunconscious biasesandworktowardscreatingfairer,moreinclusive workplaces.
Whileembracingtalentanalyticscanbeagame-changer,it doescomewithitsownsetofhurdles.Itisessentialto ensurethatthedataisaccurate,seamlesslyintegratevarious HRsystems,andprioritizeemployeeprivacy.Additionally, companiesneedtofocusonupskillingtheirHRteamsso theycaneffectivelyinterpretandleveragedatainsights.
Thetransitionfromsimplyhandlingdatatomaking informeddecisionsrepresentsasignificantshiftinHR strategy.Byintegratinganalyticsthroughouttheentire employeelifecycle,companiesareevolvingHRfroma basicadministrativeroleintoadynamicstrategicforcethat fostersgrowth,boostsengagement,andsparksinnovation.
