The 4 Steps to Discovering the Purpose Behind Your Leadership Journey

What is purposeful leadership?

As the world becomes more unpredictable and complex, nobody has all the answers.

This is why the most adaptable organisations thrive.?

Organisations who are clear with their purpose and make decentralised decisions.

Having a traditional leader-hero who is driven by power, fame and glory is a thing of the past.

In today's fast-changing environment, successful organisations lean on a different kind of leadership.

They value purposeful leadership above everything else.

Being a purposeful leader is about being able to align your purpose with your day-to-day tasks.

A leader’s purpose explains their “why.” which serves as the North Star that provides clarity and direction to their leadership journey.?

The benefits of being a purposeful leader

Great leaders understand that a meaningful purpose is the foundation of authenticity, motivation, and well-being as a leader.

Produces motivation

Progress towards purposeful work acts as a magnet for high energy and enthusiasm, consistent levels of excellence and a clear vision of desired outcomes

Consistency

Purposeful leaders are consistent with their responses even in rapid-changing organisational environments.

Instead of sounding manipulative and random, they inspire their team members to take action because their actions are aligned with their purpose.

Clarity

Despite uncertainty and complexity, purposeful leaders use their "why" as a compass that points them in the right direction.

Aligning what they say and what they do to their purpose increases trust and engagement among their team members.

Creates healthy boundaries

This clarity brought by understanding your purpose allows leaders to create healthy boundaries for how they invest their time and energy.

Purposeful leaders know their priorities and use their purpose to guide all their decisions.

They feel connected with their day-to-day tasks because they know how to use their noes to protect their yesses.?

Finding the purpose behind your leadership

To understand your own leadership purpose, try answering the following questions:

1. What do you love to do as a leader?
2. What positive impact do you want to have on the world?
3. What relationships do you want to nurture or establish?
4. What has changed because of your leadership?