Crafting Leadership from the Inside Out

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Keep in mind that the essence of being a human being is to be able to create something.

ROBERT HARGROVE

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Creating something is inherently rewarding.  Whether it's a meal, a clean house, a customer experience, a powerful lesson plan, a high-performing team, or a meaningful relationship; humans love to create.  When we collaborate, we achieve extraordinary things.

But what about your state of being?  Your state of being drives your choices and actions, it affects your physiology, and creates your habits—all for better or worse.  Over time, this cumulative effect shapes who you become.

Reflect on your current life situation—your health, education, job, residence, relationships, and spirituality.  All of these aspects are influenced by your past thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and decisions.  Your state of being defines who you are as a leader and as a person.

Often, we operate on 'default' or automatic mode—what Daniel Kahneman calls the fast mind.  When we are guided by old programming, thought patterns, stereotypes, and emotions, they may not serve us or others effectively and might even be doing damage. 

In our post-pandemic, fast-paced business world, effective leadership is more crucial than ever.  Consider the recent shift towards remote and hybrid work and the rise of artificial intelligence in decision-making and other processes.  Leaders at companies like Google and Microsoft have had to adapt rapidly, creating new cultures and strategies to navigate these changes. It's a reminder that effective leadership starts with a strong foundation within.

In The Purpose-Driven Leadership Program, I share powerful strategies to help you create the state of being you desire and then leverage that in your leadership.  Professional coaching is another strategy strong leaders use to identify their current state of being, clarify the future state of being they desire, and then discover strategies and action-steps to move in that direction so they can become the best person and leader they dream of being.

Instead of asking, “What do I do?” start by asking, "Who do I want to be?" and "How do I become the kind of person who can lead in these challenging times?"  While your creations in various roles at work, home, and elsewhere are important, who you are—your state of being—determines the quality of your creations. 

So, first, create something more fundamental:  Create you.

If you found this week's blog inspiring, please share it with your family, friends, and colleagues.  Join me on my journey to empower and inspire millions around the globe.  I'm on a mission to partner with like-minded leaders who want to make a positive difference in the world.

Together, we can spread words of encouragement, inspiration, empowerment, and loving leadership.  Our world could sure use more positivity, meaning and purpose, and lives grounded in values these days—especially in leadership.

Together we can make a difference!

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Have an amazing journey today!

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Alan Mikolaj is a seasoned coach and leadership development consultant with nearly 20 years of experience.  He is passionate about helping leaders transform their leadership, their teams, and their organizations.  He has an impactful, professional approach driven by a passion for meaning and purpose, a growth mindset, and a commitment to excellence and service in order to drive change and results.

Alan holds his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Associate Certified Coach credential with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and maintains their ethics and standards of behavior, including the standards regarding confidentiality.  You can learn more about them on the ICF website.

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