Leadership — It Begins with Clearing the Mind
What is the greatest leadership challenge of all? It is Choice.
Consumers are overwhelmed by choices. Have you tried to buy a new computer lately? So many manufactures with several different makes and models to choose from. Then to top it all off, you must choose between Dual processors, how many gigs of ram, and so on.
Leadership is no different. It starts first with the choice of wanting to be a leader. Titles or positions do not make you a leader, it’s a personal choice. Once you make this decision, you must look at yourself. Look at your skills and abilities. This is both physical and emotional abilities too. Also, you need to look at the opportunities in your work place. There will be a number of directions you can begin to lead yourself and others if you look for them. You must determine what is your priorities and a course of action. Then you must ACT!
People come into my mentoring program and expect to be the expert. They are not in a leadership position nor do they hold a leadership title in their organizations. They know in their heart that they have more to give, but isn’t quite sure how to go about it. I tell them they had already taken the first step by looking for a mentor. Someone who will guide them to where they want to be.
It all begins with clearing the clutter in the mind. Once you are able to identify what it is the is holding you back, then you can proceed to creating an action plan and acting on it. This will have the greatest impact on the organization.
Above all other things in life, you have a choice. It’s what you do with your time that counts. Working with a mentor, someone who will show you what is needed to reach the success you are after, is a key component to Your success. NO one can become a leader on their own. You have to develop the skills and follow in the footsteps of people who have been there and done the work.
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