How many times have you heard yourself say If only I had the right role … the right job … the right business … the right opportunity, then I would step into my leadership.
But that role, position, opportunity, or business may never come along. So when is the right moment to start leading? That moment is now, right where you are.
If you can’t start from where you want to be, how do you start from where you are?
Here are some ways to clear the path:
Develop yourself. To lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself. As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as in being able to remake ourselves. Who you are and what you learn about yourself is more powerful than where you are.
Develop alliances. Nothing great was ever done alone. To be successful you need to be able to get along with others, which means building strong relationships and deep alliances. We are all as strong as we are united and as weak as we are divided. The best leaders know the importance of alliances and do everything they can to cultivate them.
Define your worth. Everyone has a unique talent and their own way of expressing themselves; learn what yours is and it will be your worth. The best competitive advantage you have is you. Your talent determines what you can do; your motivation determines how much you do; your attitude determines how well you do it. Lead by your worth and make your mark.
Great conversation. More please.