How to Become a Wise Leader

David Hawkins, author of Power Versus Force says, ” Wisdom is doing that which makes you strong and avoiding that which makes you weak.” With the purpose of developing wise leaders, here is a short list that contrasts that which makes us strong versus that which makes us weak.

Strong = Focus on possibilities

Weak = Focus on limitations

Strong = Learning from others

Weak = Being a know-it-all

Strong = Encouraging someone

Weak = Criticizing someone

Strong = A disciplined approach to diet and exercise

Weak = Over-eating, lack of activity, smoking, overindulgence

Strong = Inclusiveness

Weak = Separation

Strong = Development

Weak = Ignorance

Strong = Investment in self

Weak = Excuses

Strong = Responsibility

Weak = Blame

Strong = Curiosity

Weak = Judgment

Strong = Openness

Weak = Closed mindedness

Strong = Channeled anger

Weak = Loss of control

Strong = Making choices based on values

Weak = Making choices based on addictions

Every day we have the opportunity to practice wisdom by thinking and doing that which makes us strong. Wise leaders focus on that which makes them and others strong. What will you do today togain strength?

Marlene Chism is a consultant, international speaker and the author of "Stop Workplace Drama" (Wiley 2011) and "No-Drama Leadership" (Bibliomotion 2015). Visit her at MarleneChism.com and StopWorkplaceDrama.com, and connect via LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.