"Be the change want to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi

Today, on October 2nd the birth-date of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, aka #MahatmaGandhi , I was remembering all the #leadershiplessons I continue to learn from his? #leadershipstyle and principles.?

The #leadership lessons from quotes of Mahatma Gandhi gives us a unique perspective on how we can achieve our goals (personal and professional) as he reached the final goal that was “freedom” by leading millions of people.

Sharing few quotes that have left indelible footprints on the sands of time and on me…

1. “ Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Lead by example.?The leader is the one who does what they say and say what they mean. They walk the talk.?If you want to see change you must first start within. Let your every action be a reflection of your beliefs. The commitment for change has no days off, does not allow for excuses, and does not allow for pardons. It’s a true commitment—a commitment to ‘lead with heart’ to add value in the world.

2.?“Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation.”

It’s that simple and it’s that profound; both for personal and professional relationships.?

3.??“If you worry about yesterday's failures, then today's successes will be few. The future depends on what we do in the present.”?

Always be #curious , make new mistakes and learn from mistakes.?Just because you fail once at something doesn’t mean you’re going to fail at everything.?Keep trying, hold on and believe in yourself.??Every day is a mystery and adventure.

4.?“Keep your words positive, because your words become your behaviors. Keep your behaviors positive, because your behaviors become your habits. Keep your habits positive, because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive, because your values become your destiny.”

#ATTITUDE is Everything.?If you have a behavior/habit that you are not happy with then focus on replacing that negative behavior/habit with a positive one.?Positive #ATTITUDE will define you!?

In all, Mahatma Gandhi repeatedly indicates to lead authentically; you either do it or you don’t.?Leaders can lead authentically if they themselves are better people & with a vision for themselves and for others as well as they have the will to achieve their goals (personal and professional).