Leadership

I try to lean into a simple philosophy when it comes to leadership:

Leaders are the ones who go first. Then, having experienced something of value to their communities, leaders report back on what they’ve discovered.

When typed out like this, it makes leadership look simple, methodical, and even straightforward when pursued.

But the reality is that these two actions are some of the most difficult things a person can pursue.

This past year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the people I admire who serve as leaders for their communities. I think about their courage and tenacity as they pursue their life’s work. I also wonder about what goes on in the background as they achieve their goals and explore this particular path on their journey.

It makes me admire them all the more. It also makes me reflect on my own journey.

Could I do a better job of sharing the behind-the-scenes of the work I’m doing? Would it be worthwhile to share some of my work processes and talk about how I get things done?

My gut is telling me yes… But I’m always interested in hearing your thoughts and perspectives on the subject. :)

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