“Nothing is more convincing than people who give good advice and set a good example.” — John Maxwell.
Here’s how you can bring each one of the Ten Pillars of Personal Leadership to life:
Learn Continuously
Adopt a beginner`s mindset, stay curious, read broadly, ask questions, and surround yourself with diverse perspectives. Journal what you learn weekly and reflect on how it shapes your choices.
Exercise Self-Discipline
Jim Rohn said, “Discipline is not about being hard on yourself. It is about being kind to your future.” Create daily rituals—wake-up routines, focused work blocks, or digital detox times. Start small: say no to distractions and yes to what matters most.
Act with Accountability
Leaders are at their best when they act with accountability. Own your wins and your mistakes. Set clear intentions and share them with a friend, mentor, or coach to stay accountable.
Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence
Pause before reacting. Ask yourself: what am I feeling, and why? Practice active listening—really hear people, not just wait to respond.
Embrace Purpose and Passion
Write a personal mission statement. What drives you? What impact do you want to make? Align your choices—from how you spend your time to how you spend your money—with that purpose.
Reflect and Realign Regularly
Daily, weekly, and monthly check-ins with yourself: What’s working? What’s off? Update goals based on new experiences and keep your values front and center.
Set Clear and Stretching Goals
Set goals that are clear enough and that stretch you. Clarity is power, and vague goals lack great pull power. Your goals must also stretch you because a goal that doesn’t stretch you enough is not a worthy goal.
Harness Your Inner Motivation
Dig into why you want your goals, not just what you want. Celebrate small wins to keep your internal fire burning.
Inspire Yourself First
Develop a daily habit and routine that will inspire you first before pouring into others.
Persevere Through Challenges
Reframe setbacks as setups for comebacks. Build your “resilience playlist”—books, quotes, or people who lift you when things get tough.
Leadership isn’t just something you do—it’s someone you become. [To be concluded next week].
