People often ask me what the
secret "short cut" to personal and leadership success is.
What's ONE thing they could DO to start moving in the right direction? If
they were to do just one thing, what would I tell them?
Forced to pick ONE, I'd say it's about their "being"; how they
"show up". Asked to elaborate, I'd pick three: being present, being congruent with their
personal values, and leading their energy. Notice, ironically,
that the "one" thing has surprisingly little to do with what they're
"doing" (although, don't get me wrong, that's important), but rather
much more to do with who they're "being"...And this has a
surprisingly big impact on business:
Being present in the moment,
in our conversations, with people, with our thoughts, in our bodies, and
in our lives as a whole is foundational to living life in real time,
enjoying it, and building authentic and conscious relationships (after
all, if we're not present, what's the point?)
Being congruent with our
personal values and beliefs is crucial to living a life of truth
and fulfillment, and leading a business with integrity. Values serve as an
internal compass of sorts that helps us create clarity, make difficult
decisions, and act truthfully.
Leading our energy is core to
bringing our best selves to our game, to having a positive energetic
impact on those around us, and having the energy and vitality to do all
the things we need to do (lead businesses and families, manage and mentor
people, spend time with our loved ones, grow businesses, make money, play
bigger games, build better relationships...)
And all of these things synergistically contribute to feeling good, making other people feel good,
making honest decisions, building trust, and creating a business and life that is joyful and
productive.
Bottom line? Presence,
personal integrity, and energy have a direct impact on our leadership, personal
effectiveness, and how we "show up", which impacts the actions we
take, which impacts the results we get. This
not only feels good, but supports us in navigating the challenges of people,
business, and the economy.
Who we "be" and how
we "show up" as leaders also has a direct impact on:
Revenue,
Employee engagement,
Customer relationships,
Health care and lost
time savings,
The health and spirit of
the organization,
Talent retention,
And out basic ability to
create sustainable joyful results.
Anese Cavanaugh, President of Dare To Engage, Inc., Founder of Bootist
Leadership®, and mother of two, gets people "in their boots." Using
energy, mindset, mission, and action, cornerstones of her "Bootist"
philosophy, she helps forward-thinking individuals and organizations
create positive energy, successful relationships, congruent leadership,
and joyful results – wherever they go. For more about Anese, Bootist
Leadership, or Dare To Engage, Inc., or to receive a complimentary copy
of Anese's latest publication, go to www.DareToEngage.com.
