As I spent time watching the recent solar eclipse process, because it is a process based on the slow orbit, four leadership lessons emerged including: Small actions create lasting impact; empowering others without diminishing their light; spreading warmth and support; and clarify of focus enhances engagement.
What might be holding you back from being your best self and thriving? Recently, I caught this Ohio sunrise – the sun reflecting on a calm lake, casting a warm and tranquil glow. The lines in the sky from airplanes are their jet trails, leaving marks from their path. As I watched the sunrise, I thought of the trails like the beliefs, mindsets, or experiences you believe define you— your achievements, a job title, or perhaps a failed work or personal relationship. These may be the marks you carry each day.
Audrey Hepburn once famously said, – “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says, I’m possible.” It’s a quote that has resonated because it highlights the boundless potential that resides within each of us. Take a moment to ponder – What does “possible” really mean to you? Are you framing your questions in a way that truly unlocks the realm of possibility?
The ball has dropped; people have established (and shelved) New Year’s resolutions or intentions, and work has ramped up as people have returned from time off. It’s easy to jump back on the fast-spinning hamster wheel and focus forward so you don’t fall behind. The wheel spins faster towards busyness. But busyness begets more busyness. How can you pause busy and become a better version of yourself in 2024? Try reflective thinking!
