This past weekend a friend of mine had a very real and very devastating experience. The details aren't important. What is important is that it stopped her in her tracks. It made her question what's really important? Who do I really want to lead? Who am I leading? And why?
Scott Stratten gets it. In a TEDx event in Oakville he delivered a riveting and heart wrenching story titled "keep going until we stop". He speaks about being a big deal, and suggests that, "being a big deal isn't a big deal, unless we are a big deal to those that matter the most to us". Scott's Talk
This made me reflect on my passion for leadership. It made me wonder who am I trying to lead? And Why?
We are all leaders. In some part of our lives we all are leading something. Our inner leader can be a powerful ally. It can drive us. It can help us live up to our potential. And this is great. We all want to recognize our greatest potential. But in striving to do this we often lose sight of why we want to live up to our potential. We chase our potential as if it's a destination. And in doing so we can alienate those that mean the most to us. And right when we get completely lost in the chase life throws a curve ball at you. It stops you in your tracks. Use this as a gift. Let it help you to regain perspective. Let it help you remember.
Who is it important for you to lead? And Why?
with Metta.
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