⌛Are you waiting on someone else to lead you to success?

What if the key to your breakthrough was already in your hands?

TODAY’s TOPIC

• What is self-leadership and key components.

• Why does it matter?

• How to cultivate self-leadership?

WHAT

Self-leadership is your ticket to personal and professional growth.

Self-leadership, coined by Charles C. Manz in the 1980s, is about

➟ understanding who you are

➟ defining your desires & goals

➟ aligning your actions to achieve them

Key components of self-leadership (what I refer to as the GRAMMAR framework):

𝙂𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Defining clear, achievable goals that match your aspirations.

𝙍𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Managing emotions and behaviors to stay productive. This includes time management and stress management techniques.

𝘼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Understanding your own strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations. This involves regular self-reflection and feedback.

𝙈𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cultivating the internal drive to pursue your goals, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.

𝙈𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Using positive and constructive internal dialogue to boost confidence and resilience.

𝘼𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes, and being honest with yourself about your progress and areas for improvement.

𝙍𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Recognizing and celebrating your achievements to maintain motivation and reinforce positive behaviors.

WHY

Here’s why self-leadership matters (what I refer to as the PIES framework):

𝙋𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Encourages continuous self-improvement and development.

𝙄𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Leading by example can inspire and motivate others around you.

𝙀𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Personal goals keep you driven.

𝙎𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Better communication fosters teamwork.

HOW

Cultivating self-leadership takes a conscious effort & patience, and working with a high performance coach can help accelerate that.

The 8 C’s framework by Schwartz’s IFS Institute highlights what to focus on:

𝟭. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Understand your goals and why they matter.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dedicate yourself, even when obstacles appear.

𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Face challenges and step out of your comfort zone.

𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Be kind to yourself when facing setbacks.

𝟱. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: Always seek growth and new perspectives.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Find innovative solutions to problems.

𝟳. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Maintain steady progress.

𝟴. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Recognize and reward your achievements.

Are you ready to lead yourself to success?

Until next week,

Jaspreet