Every leader has lids:
My friend asked me the other day “How good can you stand it, Holly?” Considering all the ups and downs of my journey lately I found it a funny question. I was happy with how my life had evolved and where I was going. Then he sent the 3rd bouquet of flowers and I simply could not receive any more goodness. Then I realized he was right. I have put myself in an imaginary box of limitation and excuses.
In the book I am currently reading, 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leaders Day Revitalize Your Spirit 7 Empower your Leadership, by John Maxwell Day 2 We read about limiting beliefs, the fear, impatience, denial, impulsiveness, jealousy, and anger that all of us sometimes come up against as invisible boxes that create our reality. Recently I went on a hunt for a gift for my niece and nephew… books of course and came across this one. No Excuses today while preparing to lead the children’s program I read it again to myself.
I uncovered hidden excuses that were holding me back. For example, this blog; I can’t write a blog. I’m a talker I would say. Then I’d muse on to say.. Leadership isn’t funny or interesting, nobody cares about my stories. Without trying I had made a multitude of excuses that were holding back my ability to soar.
So now I go back and ask myself “How good can you stand it and say… Bring it on!” I’m raising my imaginary box of excuses and knowing only the good that comes from ditching that old box that wasn’t serving me anyway.
Today’s question for reflection: What are the imaginary excuses you have been making as a leader? What will you do to overcome them and leave yourself and your organization better for it?
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