Day 289 - Young Leaders Are The Future

This week I had the pleasure and honour of speaking to several young leaders.

I was asked to speak about imperfection and how it has a place in leadership language and behaviour, as well as how to be a heart-centered leader. Two of my favourite topics to speak about! ❤️

This group of leaders were all young adults excited to climb the ladder of success in their companies.

The question on repeat was:

"What's the best advice you can give a young leader who wants to move up to a position of executive leadership?"

I had two strategies for this response: professional and personal.

Here is how the conversation went on the professional side:

⬆️Congratulations on your ambition to become an executive leader!

⬆️ Focus on developing your leadership skills

⬆️ Take the initiative, work on your communication skills, and build relationships to show that you want to lead

⬆️Make sure to stay up-to-date with industry developments

⬆️Be proactive in learning new skills

⬆️Stay organized

⬆️Network with other leaders and mentors to learn best practices

⬆️Gain insight into different leadership approaches

⬆️With a combination of hard work and dedication, you will be well on your way to achieving your goal

On the personal side, our conversation was:

Becoming a successful leader without jeopardizing your health can be a challenging endeavour.

However, it is possible to achieve success without having to sacrifice your well-being.

Here are some tips to help you balance your responsibilities as a leader with your health:

❤️Prioritize your health and well-being

❤️Make sure you give yourself time to exercise, eat healthy meals, get enough sleep, and learn how to relax and deal with stress

❤️Make sure you take regular breaks throughout the day to recharge, whether that be a few minutes of deep breathing or a quick walk around the block

❤️As a leader, you don't have to do everything yourself; delegate tasks to others on your team and trust them to get the job done

❤️Prioritize sleep: Getting enough rest is essential to a healthy lifestyle, so try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night

❤️Connect with others: Talk to your team and coworkers often to build relationships and make the workplace a good place to be

By following these tips, you can become a successful leader without compromising your health.

I shared my story about the five executives who passed away and why this was foundational in my own life and business.

Helping our future leaders learn to lead is a passion for me.

#imperfect
#heartcentered
#leadership