Chapters of Leadership: Settling | Purpose - pt.3
Stay in the Story
The Ones Who Get Hurt On Roller Coasters are Those Who Jump Off
It was discouraging, frustrating and it often made me want to give up because I couldn’t find “that thing” to help me become a leader who made a genuine impact in the lives of others. I not only wanted to stop reading the chapter, but I wanted out of the story. You may feel like nothing is natural for you and that everything feels hard. I want to encourage you to stay in the story. If we are going to be well | rooted, it requires us to lean towards the vacillating aspects of this chapter. Remember, for something to be discovered it first has to be hidden. But consider this question – is it hidden FROM you or FOR you?
Deeper Roots
Do you know what it looks like for you to have a genuine impact in the lives of others?
Can you truly say this is your goal or is it something deep down you know it’s what you are supposed to want?
Not everyone’s “thing” to impact people is the same, so what are you doing today to help identify what that is and how you leverage it to better those around you?
Remember - comparison will only rob you of discovering your thing of genuine impact.
Have you found yourself wanting out of your story? Do you recognize the deeper triggers that make you feel this way?
Is comparison pushing you to this place?
Take a hard look and evaluate what you need personally to stay in the story. Is it intentional alone time?
Is it a long walk? Is it releasing energy through exercise?
Is it connecting with a good friend over a good cup of coffee?
What is it - regardless of the action make sure you recognize it and create rhythms around it.
Do you have a picture of yourself when you reach a place of being a well | rooted leader / person?
