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1 Big Idea:

Authentic leadership is about who you are, not just what you do.

5 Ways You Can Apply This:

1. Clarify Your Strengths - Recognize natural leadership abilities and take assessments like Strengthsfinder or DISC.
2. Identify Gaps - Reflect on areas for growth in knowledge, communication, experience, and motivation.
3. Align with Purpose - Define your leadership purpose and ensure it honors your Core Values.
4. Integrate Life Principles - Apply aspirational traits like Intentional Optimism to improve leadership.
5. Address Challenges - Use Core Values and DISC insights to navigate leadership challenges effectively.

3 Questions to Ask Yourself:

1. What are your top three leadership strengths?
2. Which skills do you want to develop this year?
3. How do your Life Principles guide your leadership decisions?

Special Resource:
Download the Leadership Self-Assessment to reflect on your strengths, gaps, and Core Values. Set actionable steps for growth over the next 30 days.

Download the Self-Assessment Here https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/leadershipassessment

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

• Embrace Your Working Genius: Unleash Your Best Self with Charity Medina
• Discovering Your Unique Strengths: Navigating CliftonStrengths with Allegra Stein
• Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism

Other Resources Mentioned

• Gallup Clifton Strengths 34 - $59.99, but the best strengths assessment I know.
• DISC Products Page
• The One-Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
• Live2Lead LeaderPass: Access inspirational content from world-renowned speakers.
• Live2Lead Lynchburg: January 31, Lynchburg, VA
• Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): Discover your unique values and integrate them into every aspect of your life.
• Core Values Course: A self-paced guide to uncovering your unique values and living with intention.

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