Have you noticed that every December, there is a compulsion to volunteer at the food bank, the local shelters and/or to find a way to serve others who may not have access to some of the basic human dignities?

Why does this value of service becomes bold font in action in December?

What is it in you, that compels you to add this 'one more thing' into a schedule that is already crammed, bursting and overflowing with more intentions than time or energy?

Why will you serve?
How will you serve?
Who will you serve?
Will you serve?
What if you don't serve?
What if you serve more often than December?

What's in it for you?
What's in it for others?
Why does it matter?
What's the value that may want more attention, as you begin to strategize for more meaning, better boundaries and increased self-leadership for 2025?

We are often a great mystery to our self. What's here now that you may have never noticed before?

Lead yourself well this December.

You made it through the week. Barely or smashingly?

It's November.
Notice what is happening in your mind-brain-body connection and adjust accordingly. Even a small action is a significant change. (What will it be?)

(Also, engage in a wise double-click on the word 'balance'. Is that even the word you really want to keep using?)

Lead yourself well, especially if this is a bleak November for a multitude of reasons.

Do you what you can. As you can.
Right foot. Left foot. Breathe.
Right foot. Left foot. Breathe.

Lead yourself well.

Leadership Recommendations from LR:

1. Give 100% eye contact (when culturally appropriate to do so) and *see* your people. Say their names.
2. Possess insatiable curiosity and suspend the judgements.
3. Be proactive.
4. Be open to learning.
5. Get comfortable with offering a genuine " I"m sorry'.
6. Don't say 'my door is open' if it isn't.
7. Create and maintain a consistent CEO time for yourself.
8. Commit to life-long learning and personal development.
9. Prioritize your family relationships.
10. Remember to phone your mom.
11. Do the work to 'manage your  mind'.
12. Drop perfectionism and workaholism like a hot potato, every single day.
13. Maintain enoughness in sufficient sleep, bmovement, and hydration.
14. Dance as often as you can. If you don't prefer dancing, then laugh as often as you can.
15. Befriend grief.
16. Blend grit and grace with every goal, standard and aspiration.
17. Develop a small group of trusted others.
18. Show up prepared and on time.

Spoiler alert: personal leadership growth is a life-long commitment to meaningful work with a life that works.

Lead yourself well.

I believe that all people matter.

I believe that all people have a right to experience the context and environment to life safely and experience human dignity.

I believe that all people need to face, and will face, tough conversations and gut-wrenching circumstances that require long seasons of grit and grace by others, and by themselves.

I believe that actualizing core values and meaningful purpose are what provides satisfaction of a life well lived.

I believe that the right people at the right time are MUCH better together.

I believe that sound, safe, successful, sustainable leadership is the ever-expanding personal capacity to guide, inspire and invite others to a mutually beneficial mission, while fostering a positive and values-based environment for all.

I believe that leadership is more than a title, status, position or designation. I believe it is a result of personal integrity, of acting and interacting with others that generously integrates the betterment of all participants.

Here's how leadership evolves in cultural and individual transformation - by leading one's self well.

Yes, it begins within you.
Notice. Name. Choose.

Lead yourself well.