We Must Lead Ourselves First

We compete every day for the minds and hearts of those we lead. But before we can lead others, we have to lead ourselves.

We have to believe that our words can inspire and that our actions can move and emotionally resonate with others. We have to believe that what we do matters.

New growth, discovery and progress come from re-wiring our mindsets. What are we doing today to prepare our minds for the moment on the biggest stage?

There will be brick walls walls along the way. But these perceived challenges and setbacks serve specific purposes. They are not there to keep us out or to deter us from continuing our pursuits. Rather, they’re in place to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. True believers see open doors while others see brick walls.

Leadership begins with us ― and as a leader, we must:

1. Reduce complexities and do more with less.

2. Willingly and humbly engage in courageous conversations.

3. Motivate people with a zeal for the mission and a compelling vision.

4. Be flexible to embrace new ideas, expectations, and accommodate the change.

5. Possess strength, courage, and perseverance while lessening fear and uncertainty.

6. Effectively manage the battlefield of egos by providing empathy, guidance, and coaching.

7. Perform consistently with excellence regardless of the conditions and circumstances.

8. Manage diverse personalities and other emotions while mindfully leading through conflict.

9. Construct a high-performance and diverse environment that focuses on contribution, inclusion, and holistic growth.

10. Build credibility and admiration by the way you prepare, the way you serve, and the way you live your words into action.

Are you taking time each day to evaluate why you’re doing what you’re doing? Your answer may evoke even more profound questions. Realize everything is open to transformation. But it’s our responsibility to identify what the necessary reform is! 

P.S. If you are in search of a book recommendation, our team at The Daily Coach highly recommends Fit to Compete: Why Honest Conversations About Your Company's Capabilities Are the Key to a Winning Strategy by Michael Beer. This book presents an antidote to silence—principles and a time-tested innovative process for holding honest conversations with everyone in your organization.

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