Don't make this mistake in 2023....

First of all, Happy New Year once again to you and your loved ones !!

Hope you have had a chance to take a break and enjoy the onset of 2023 with your near and dear ones

And I know that by this time around, the grind of work would have already taken over :(?

Business planning, goal-setting etc

And therein lies a big problem

You see….

Most of the time, we focus on what we need to DO as a leader ( or as a team )

Goals and actions

The DOING part

But guess what ?

As a leader, you need to figure out something else first

Something very core, very foundational

And that is…

Who do you want to BE as a leader ?

Your BEING part

Most leaders make the mistake of putting?doing?before?being

This approach does not answer the fundamental question of?why?you are doing certain things

Where are you headed for ?

You see....

Goals and actions are a means, but not the end themselves

So this year, try something new....

Take a pause, step back and reflect

And ask yourself this question –?Who do I want to be in 2023 ?

This is relevant in both personal and professional context?

How do you want to show up in 2023 ?

At work and at home. In your community and social circles?

What do you want to be known for in 2023 ?

The answer to this question can help you create a strong sense of desire and motivation

It can create a sense of commitment

It can even help create an action plan

But more importantly, this question can help you create?alignment

The decisions you make, the actions you take should be in alignment with who you want to BE

Everything you?do?should align with who you want to?be?as a leader

For example:

If you want to be a leader who is empathetic and cares for the team, you should think :

What actions do I need to take to become more empathetic? Maybe you need to become a better listener ?

What habits and behaviors do I need to develop to show care and respect for my team ?

What skills do I need to develop ?

What should I do and what should I not do ?

All the above are action-oriented questions - they will create specific action items for you

Similarly, you can examine your personal life and decide:

Who do you want to be as a spouse? As a partner ? As a friend ?

What type of parent do you want to be ?

And so on....

And then figure out what actions and behaviors will create alignment

You can also ask this questions to your teams as well?

So....

Don’t make the mistake of putting?doing?before?being

Flip the order

Put the?being?before the?doing

Discover who you want to BE

Let that be a powerful guiding force to propel you ahead

Complete the following sentences as part of your reflection:

I want to be a leader who is _______________________________?

In order to be such a leader, I need to________________________ ( your action items )

Do share your thoughts on the above?

Till then

Stay safe and stay healthy

Harsh

P.S. -?Here are some ways how I can help you in your transformation journey in 2023

1)?2023 Vision?- If you are interested in creating a powerful vision for your future, drop me a message

2)?2022 Review -?If you want to?conduct a powerful and?insightful review, drop me a message. My team will send over a copy of?"21?Powerful Questions Every Leader Should Reflect On"?. You can use this guide to facilitate a very inspiring discussion with your teams

3) PLUS, whenever you are ready to step up, you can book a short exploratory call here (Book Your Call )