Some of us, as leaders, go through a series of purpose-expressions, a series of careers, as we grow, learn and become more and more of who we are meant to be. Others find one avenue immediately after high school or college and stay with that one expression of their vision throughout much of their life. Whichever path you follow is yours, not right or wrong, just yours..
The one core truth we learn, however, is that whatever path we choose, there will be a continuous series of opportunities for growth or stagnation. For living our truth or being in self-betrayal. Choosing leadership, consciously or otherwise, requires that we be ready to grow in order to deal with all the challenges, opportunities, and expansions that happen as our vision takes on a life of its own. That choosing can support compassion, understanding, and a greater leadership skill as those around us go through their process as well.
As leaders, we are challenged at times to decide if we are ready or even want to grow to that next level, to lead at that level, to become even more of who we are.
If you are human, you will at times want to stop, to breath, to reconsider your choices. That is never a failing, or a weakness, rather it is an amazing gift you give yourself. When you have grown significantly, or when it is time to grow significantly, stopping to catch up with yourself, to integrate all that is happening, is a smart and solid way of strengthening your foundation, your connection to your Spirit, to your purpose, and to you.
Use these articles as a means to do that.
The irony of leadership is that you need to be seen. You need to be recognized and seen in a certain light, especially if you are going to have the impact and influence I spoke about last week. Nonetheless, being successful doesn’t exempt you from the fear of visibility. From the outside, it looks like you’ve arrived. But internally? There’s…
You’ve achieved a level of success that is acceptable yet is acceptable good enough for you? You may have checked the boxes, shattered ceilings, or earned the accolades and yet, something deeper is missing. More than performance. More than outcomes. More than the image of success. Because the next level of your leadership isn’t about working harder or doing more….
There comes a time in every leader’s journey, regardless of where or what you are leading, when the current vision—no matter how successful, respected, or well-crafted—feels too small for the soul. You can feel it in your body before your mind can make sense of it. A quiet ache. A restless whisper. A longing for more—more meaning, more impact, more…
True leadership isn’t defined when everything is flowing and the path is clear. It’s shaped, refined, and revealed in times of adversity—when plans fall apart, the future feels uncertain, and we’re asked to make decisions without guarantees. Adversity strips away the nonessential. It removes the illusion that we are in control and instead invites us to lead from essence, not…
In so many conversations these past two weeks, I have been asked about how energy and leadership fit together. As someone who has been in the energy field for decades, that question always intrigues me. Simply put – your energy defines your leadership. To expand: The Energy of Leadership: A Soul-Level Awareness Leadership is not simply about strategy, execution, or…
In today’s rapidly changing world, true leaders don’t just follow trends—they create them. Whether in things as simple as trying new formatting for a newsletter to creating a new business strategy or style, it calls us to be “powerful and innovative” a description I received once. I’ll go with that. For each one of us who is a thought leader,…
Out of sheer curiosity, I asked numerous people what “Leadership” meant to them. What became obvious, quickly, was that leadership can be defined in any number of ways, depending upon background, leadership experience, and, surprisingly, a person’s willingness to own his or her own power and authority. I was surprised to learn that most respondents considered leadership, authority, and power…
As one who works primarily with leaders in transition, we frequently stand at the crossroads of change and continuity. Their resounding call for their purpose-driven leadership is front and center. Their new chapter, full of unknowns and opportunities, requires a leader who is guided not just by vision and expertise, but by a deep-seated purpose. I believe, however, that this…
In the exhausting and demanding world of executive leadership, embodying the principles of peace, freedom, and intention is not merely idealistic—it’s strategic and transformative. For many, these may feel contradictory or unrealistic, nonetheless they are requisites for effective leadership. These core values elevate your leadership and foster environments where innovation and commitment thrive. Last we showed that when your “stories”…
Practical Strategies for Identifying and Overcoming Beliefs That Impact Leadership Within leadership, the most significant barriers to growth often come from within. I recognize outdated beliefs still exist externally, but the stories we tell ourselves—the beliefs we hold about our capabilities, potential, and worth—are even more powerful. They can propel us forward or hold us back. The internal narratives about…
“When we fear not being “enough” we have lost sight of being more than was ever imagined”. Copyright ©2018. Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD, LLC
