EP209: What If Leadership Could Feel Different This Year?
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What If Leadership Could Feel Different This Year?
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reflecting — creating space for what matters, choosing a word or intention, and clarifying a vision for 2026.
Today, I want to bring all of that together and talk about something many leaders wrestle with quietly: investing in yourself as a leader and as a human.
Leadership can be incredibly rewarding — and equally demanding. Many leaders feel overwhelmed, lonely, and uncertain. They feel like they always have to be “on.” They question themselves. They carry the weight.
So let me ask you this:
What if leadership didn’t have to feel this way?
It doesn’t. Those challenges don’t disappear completely — life is life — but having the right foundation changes everything.
Why We Treat Leadership Development Like a Luxury
I often hear:
“I don’t have time.”
“It feels selfish.”
“My team needs me more than development.”
“Been there, done that.”
And yet, these are often the leaders carrying the most weight.
We’ve been conditioned to see leadership development as optional — something nice to have. The evidence is everywhere: canceled workshops, distracted participation, one-and-done programs, and learning budgets cut first.
But leadership development isn’t a luxury. It’s strategic. Responsible. Necessary.
The Three Keys to Leadership Magic™
Everything I teach comes back to three foundational keys:
1. Character
Knowing who you are, what matters to you, and who you’re becoming. It’s awareness, values, patterns — and how you respond when things get hard.
2. Confidence
Not perfection or having all the answers — but grounded self-trust. The ability to lead through uncertainty without losing yourself.
3. Connection
It starts with connection to yourself and expands outward — shaping how you lead people, work, and culture.
Without this foundation, leadership becomes performative. With it, leadership becomes sustainable.
The Ripple Effect of Investing in Yourself
When leaders invest in themselves:
Leadership feels lighter and more aligned
Teams experience clearer communication and stronger trust
Organizations build healthier, more engaged cultures
And the ripple extends beyond work — into families and communities
Your growth matters more than you think.
What Investing in Yourself Really Looks Like
It’s not always about money. It’s about intention.
Coaching. Reflection. Tools for self-awareness. Growth conversations. Saying yes to learning — podcasts, books, workshops.
It’s a commitment to becoming a grounded, impactful leader.
The Invitation
Your word or intention is your compass.
Your vision is your direction.
Self-investment is the vehicle that gets you there.
Ask yourself:
What support do I need this year?
How do I want leadership to feel?
What’s one investment I can make this quarter?
Who am I becoming by the end of 2026?
You are the most powerful tool you bring to leadership. You are the magic. ✨
What Do You Think?
Are you ready to make the most important investment this year? The investment in your leadership?
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