Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Be the Leader You Need

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Something that I’ve not only heard often, but that I also say often is “Be the leader you wish you had”. When you struggle with the leadership of your bosses, when you find yourself in dismay at the “lack of leadership” around you, the hashtag #BeTheLeaderYouNeed encapsulates this idea and urges you to develop your own unique leadership style whilst embodying the qualities you admire and wish for in a leader.

The Journey of Self-Discovery in Leadership

Understanding Your Leadership Aspirations

Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. It's a personal exploration that begins with understanding your aspirations. Take a moment to reflect on the leaders who inspired you. What qualities stood out? Take a moment to reflect on the leaders who don’t inspire you. What are they showing that you don’t want to show? Use these insights as a foundation to craft your own leadership identity.

Embracing Authenticity

Authenticity is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Be who you are, embrace your authentic self and become that genuine leader who fosters trust and connection within their team.? And for this you need to go on a journey of discovery to find out WHO you are, what that means and HOW you live it. #BeTheLeaderYouNeed encourages you to let go of imitations and lead with sincerity.

Building a Leadership Model You Crave

Leading with Empathy

Empathy is a transformative leadership quality. It requires the highest levels of emotional intelligence. As you strive to be the leader you wish you had, prioritize empathy. Understand the needs of your team, acknowledge their challenges, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and safe - safe to express themselves, safe to fail, safe to learn and grow.

For a wonderful description of empathy vs sympathy go to the wonderful Brené Brown ??

Incorporating Kindness into Leadership Practices

Kindness is a powerful force that can reshape workplace cultures. Infuse your leadership style with kindness by recognizing and appreciating the efforts of your team and others around you. Small gestures of kindness go a long way in creating a positive and motivating work environment.

Empowering Others Through Leadership

Mentoring and Guiding

Being the leader you wish you had involves more than personal development; it extends to empowering others. Act as a mentor, providing guidance and support to those navigating their own leadership journeys. Create a ripple effect of positive leadership influence within your professional circles.

Championing Diversity and Inclusion

True leadership involves championing diversity and inclusion. Strive to create an environment where every voice is heard and valued. By fostering diversity, you not only enrich your team but also contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace.

The Impact of Being the Leader You Need

Creating a Positive Work Culture

Your commitment to being the leader you wish you had contributes to the creation of a positive work culture. A culture where individuals feel empowered, supported, and motivated to give their best fosters innovation and productivity. AND it feels good! Who doesn’t want to feel good at work?!

Inspiring Future Leaders

As you embody the principles of #BeTheLeaderYouNeed, you become an inspiration to others. Your journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of clear, intentional and compassionate leadership. Your example may be the catalyst that motivates others to embark on their own leadership journey.

Embrace the Leadership Journey

Another cliché is “Leadership is a journey, not a destination” and I wholeheartedly agree. #BeTheLeaderYouNeed is a rallying cry for individuals to embark on their own transformative journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and empowerment. By embodying the qualities of the leader you wish you had, you not only enhance your own leadership but also contribute to a positive and impactful leadership legacy - something we desperately need in the world right now.

So, embrace the challenge. Be the leader you need, and in doing so, inspire others to do the same.

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??About Sonia Gavira??

Sonia Gavira MBA, PCC?is a leadership and executive coach, consultant and Certified Practitioner in Brain and Behaviour Change and Master Practitioner in NLP. Coming from a strong commercial background in marketing to Marketing Director level. Sonia has spent more than 20 years working with Executives, Directors and Managers in organisations helping them lead themselves, their teams and their organisations successfully.

Today Sonia’s interest lies in helping leaders embrace a new style of leadership that allows people to be themselves and embrace compassion, care and kindness as well as strength, power and decisiveness - polarities that too often drive leaders one way or the other. This has lead her to be involved in a number of programmes helping women ask for and progress to senior roles within organisations, and do so in a way that balances all aspects of their life.Sonia is also an expert in motivation, enabling individuals, teams and organisations to tap into what will drive them to peak performance.

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