No More Status Quo
So you [read here -> WE] need to keep growing, learning, and doing. It is truly the only option. But how does one grow? Easier said than done, right?
Protection - Step 1
Growth means protection. Push yourself to make progress. You won't be a sitting duck, an easy target, or find yourself being outpaced by someone else. You will be in charge of you. That's big. But that protection only comes when you force yourself to get things done.
Exhilaration - Step 2
Growth means exhilaration. Explore the world around you. Reach out to your colleagues and ask questions. This is not a sign of weakness; in fact, it's quite the opposite. Only those strong enough on the inside, have the courage to ask for help on the outside (and gain the respect of those around them.) You will feel energized about your work, but you have to take the first step. No one is thinking about helping you...you need to make that happen.
The Work - Step 3
Growth is our work. The perception that somehow growing professionally is an obstruction to our regular duties is simply absurd. Working harder is not the solution for a challenging day, or week, or role. Having too many "irons in the fire" will not result in better performance. Growing professionally means you have successfully integrated this "grow" philosophy into how you do your work. That is performance at a high level.
What Are You (We) Waiting For?
How much more impactful will you be this week when you decide to grow in your approach to leadership? Tap into the resources around you, take risks, succeed, and fail. Allow your staff to see you trying new things. You will build trust as a team, and guess what? You'll grow. Better yet, you won't die from trying. Let me know what you decide.
I'd love to hear from you.
No Excuses.
pic courtesy of Despair