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The confluence of self-leadership, nurturing support systems, and adeptly handling detractors equips us with a robust framework for personal and professional development. These are not mere strategies but foundational pillars that sustain us through the transitions of life and propel us towards our envisioned growth.
The wisdom shared in the Book of Proverbs holds true – “As a man thinketh, so is he.” Your journey begins with your mindset. Shed limiting thoughts and beliefs that shackle your potential. Athletes like Michael Jordan, the late Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods attribute their success to a mindset that perseveres through temporary pain and delays for gratification. These athletes were not necessarily the most naturally gifted; their mindset was simply different. The self-led must shift from a survival mindset to one focused on making a lasting impact and witness the transformative power of your thoughts.
Amidst prevailing uncertainties today, many grapple with discovering their purpose, achieving ambitions, or simply regaining stability. This juncture demands introspection and the exercise of self-leadership, which I interpret as the deliberate process of managing one’s internal fortitude to uplift oneself, leveraging available resources for support throughout the journey. Within this article, I aim to explore three pivotal aspects: oneself, one’s support system, and potential detractors.
Self-leadership is a journey and a process. The more self-leadership capabilities you acquire, the more successful you ‘ll become. The more successful you become, the more self-leadership you will need.
“Is one leadership style superior to the other? Depends on the context. But it is safer to begin to embrace all these styles because they tend to complement each other. This is not about faking it, but mastering it. You are better being a well-rounded leader with unique styles at your disposal as against being a rigid one.”
Support systems serve as the bedrock for realising our dreams, providing invaluable assistance and guidance at every stage of our journey. Let us dissect the three key types of support systems.
Let us start with the forming System. These are the individuals who recognise our potential even before we do. They spot our talents and abilities, often offering opportunities that propel us towards our goals.
In our prior discussion concerning self-leadership, we delved into the essential pillars assisting individuals through arduous periods. Our attention now turns to detractors, those who may impede our path to success. This exploration will reveal the identity of detractors, methodologies for engagement, and strategies to adeptly navigate around them.
How does one identify detractors? Manifesting in various guises, each presents unique challenges and requires specific strategies for navigation. Discerning their motivations and behaviours is crucial for mitigating their impact.
this Christmas, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you for consistently reading my articles, for your constructive feedback, and for your kind words. I am profoundly grateful for your support. May the joy, peace, and love that epitomise this season resonate in your lives and in the lives of your loved ones.
They have harnessed the power of what I call the P.I.C. Model— Product, Industry, and Customer knowledge—to transform their leadership journey. P.I.C. is not novel, nor is it something you have not heard before. Maybe not coded in this manner which is to help you recall or be mindful of it. Some may have been applying it at work without knowing it, but it helps a lot better when we are intentional about it.
In the world of social media, Twitter has always been at the center of drama and challenges, even before Elon Musk stepped into the picture. Despite its strong brand equity, (as at July 2023, Twitter’s market cap is at $41 billion) the platform has faced its fair share of ups and downs, not to mention the rising competition from Instagram’s Threads. Despite the negative wrap from industry experts, media and public, Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter might seem like a radical move, but it could be just what the platform needs for a fresh start under its innovative owner.