We know that leading people is always challenging, but perhaps the most difficult person you'll ever lead is yourself.

The title of this month's episode is Learning to Lead Yourself.

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Let's dive into new content today. We're talking about learning to lead yourself. What do we know?

We know that great leadership isn't just about leading others. Great leadership starts with self leadership. Why?

Because your potential to lead others is a direct result of how you lead yourself. Let me say it again.

Your potential to lead others is always a direct result of how you lead yourself. Now, why does self leadership matter so much?

Let's talk about it. If you're my leader, I'm not just listening to what you say, but I'm watching how you live and lead.

You know this because you do this with the people that lead you. So if you're my leader and you live with discipline, intentionality, integrity and purpose, what happens?

My respect for you grows. My trust for you deepens. And my willingness to follow you grows exponentially. But the opposite is true as well.

When you live without discipline, without intentionality, without integrity and without purpose, my respect for you diminishes.

My trust for you weakens. And I honestly don't want to follow someone. I don't trust or respect. You know this is true. You've worked for all different types of leaders. And you will work for a paycheck.

But you'll give your heart to a mission you love and a leader you respect.

So when you lead others, remember, they're watching you closely because your potential to lead others is a direct result of how you lead yourself.

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