These past few years I have written at length about leadership from various angles: what I discovered from my own experience, what I have observed around me, what may be more relevant for women, and what I have come to understand. In helping others develop their own leadership skills I have discovered 10 ways to tap into your leadership potential. Let me share with you today the following tips:
- Be clear and deliberate. Do not get caught up in details and slow down – enjoy the ride in life!
- Stay connected to your own voice. It is essential to be anchored from within. Develop a solid sense of self.
- Make sure you can stand silence, and seek moments of stillness away from noise to remain in touch with yourself.
- Give support to others through connections, even if only your presence.
- Nurture your ties to your community. If you do not have a tribe, create one: friends, neighbors, colleagues, loved ones. You need others, their support, guidance, and companionship.
- Choose carefully what you let into your space: i.e. people, information, vibrations, food, noise.
- Be mindful of the beauty around you and all that makes your heart sing.
- Look at the big picture and realize that your approach to life is one of many. Widen your perspective and open up to other views, cultures, and ways of doing things.
- Keep on your toes and challenge yourself. Avoid routine. Life is never dull.
- Be active: your body needs movement and you need energy and vitality.