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Curiosity Collective #017
What are the daily habits that can be adopted to support a personal leadership philosophy?
John Brewer
June 23, 2023
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1 Thing I Am Curious About
What are the daily habits that can be adopted to support a personal leadership philosophy?
2 Quotes That I Am Thinking About
"Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people's thinking." - Steve Jobs
"Your personal philosophy is the greatest determining factor in how your life works out." - Jim Rohn
Unleashing Your Secret: The Power of Personal Leadership Philosophy
Picture this: You're at a social gathering, effortlessly making conversation, when suddenly someone pops the question, "What's your secret?"
You pause, reflect, and without hesitation, you respond, "My personal leadership philosophy." The room falls into a hushed silence. Your secret is now revealed.
We often find ourselves on autopilot, constantly hustling to the rhythm of never-ending tasks and urgent deadlines. But have you ever paused to consider what's steering your life's rhythm? What if the magic ingredient to personal leadership isn't about doing more, but about being more?
Leadership on Empty
Does it ever feel like you're a circus performer, keeping countless flaming balls aloft, all while wearing protective gloves?
This is the reality for many leaders today, perpetually racing against time, their days fueled by caffeine and ambition, while their personal well-being and essential values are relegated to the backseat.
The troubles are conspicuous - burnout, stress, and dissatisfaction. Yet, the real question is: why are we allowing this to persist? And more crucially, how can we transform it?
Leadership Rooted in Values and Well-being
Envision a leadership style that begins with you, from your very core, driven by your values and well-being.
Seems idealistic, doesn't it?
But what if this is more than a daydream? What if it's a tangible reality?
Research indicates that leaders who prioritize their well-being and act according to their core values are more effective, happier, and elicit greater dedication from their teams.
A Deloitte survey revealed that organizations with a robust leadership philosophy founded on core values boasted a 40% higher employee retention rate and 38% superior team performance.
Harnessing the Power of Daily Habits
Here are some ideas to try:
The Value-Based To-Do List: Begin each day by identifying tasks that align with your core values. Embedding your values into your daily tasks allows you to live your philosophy, not just do it.
The Lunchtime Learning Break: Utilize half your lunch break to learn something new about leadership, well-being, or an area that resonates with your values. Making learning a daily habit reinforces your leadership philosophy and sparks fresh ideas.
The Afternoon Connection: Take 10 minutes every afternoon to connect personally with a team member or a mentor. This not only strengthens relationships but also exemplifies your values of collaboration and respect.
Reflective Evenings: Conclude each day by reflecting on your actions and decisions, aligning them with your values. This reinforces your personal leadership philosophy, making it a lifestyle rather than just a philosophy.
The Midnight Moonshot: Dedicate a few minutes each night to contemplate a 'moonshot' idea or goal. Encouraging this kind of thinking fuels creativity, ambition, and a growth mindset - all fundamental elements of a compelling leadership philosophy.
The Evolution of Leadership
The future of leadership lies not in the hands of those who can accomplish the most, but those who can authentically be their best selves. It's about individuals who can shift paradigms, not by exerting more force, but by delving deeper into their values and well-being.
Stay Curious and Lead With Purpose!
John
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