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Aligning Your Personal Purpose With Your Leadership Goals
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- Jason Ehmke
- @jason_ehmke
Leadership is not just a title, it's a way of life. And it all starts with aligning your personal purpose with your leadership goals. As a leader, it's your duty to inspire and guide your team toward success, but you can only do that effectively when you're in alignment with your own purpose.
First, take a step back and reflect on what truly drives you. What is it that makes you get up in the morning and keeps you going when things get tough? Once you have identified your personal purpose, you can start to set leadership goals that are in line with that purpose.
But it's not just about setting goals. You have to commit to them with every fiber of your being. This means taking responsibility for your actions and decisions and holding yourself accountable to the highest standards. As John C. Maxwell says, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
As a leader, you have to be empathetic and compassionate towards your team members. They are human beings with their own struggles, dreams, and goals. By showing genuine care and concern for them, you can create a culture of trust and support, which is crucial for achieving your shared goals.
You have to be disciplined in the pursuit of your leadership goals while staying flexible and adaptable when things don't go according to plan. You have to be willing to put in the hard work and make the tough decisions to achieve your objectives, even when it's uncomfortable.