There are so many characteristics to our core – our values & beliefs; our strengths & limitations; our personality; our hopes & fears; our successes & failures, our likes & dislikes; our needs & wants; and so much more.
Knowingly or unknowingly, each of these characteristics express themselves in our behaviour and hence, in our leadership. “Who we are is how we lead.” (~ Dr. Brené Brown). The more we understand these characteristics – that is, the more we understand our self – the more we understand how we express ourselves and the more we understand how our expression of self impacts others.
Consider Dr. Brené Brown’s quote and reflect on the following questions:
- What characteristics at your core, are most important?
- How do these characteristics generally express themselves in your behaviour? In your leadership?
- How does your expression of these characteristics impact others?
Leading with courage 