The Recipe for Respect and Recognition

There's a simple (not easy) recipe for respect and recognition. 

You hold the key, and it's something most people discover by accident, if ever. 

Permission. 

Permission to protect your time. Permission to challenge a flawed process. Permission to say "I need to think about this" instead of reflexively saying yes.

Here's what I've learned from coaching leaders for years: You don't need to be the most senior person in the room to have conviction about what matters.

But you do need clarity. Clarity on what you stand for, what you won't compromise on, and what impact you're here to create.

That clarity becomes your compass when everything around you is chaotic and everyone wants a piece of you.

And you're direct, decisive and advocate for yourself, your team, and your ideas. 

The leaders I work with aren't waiting for a bigger title to lead with intention. 

They're focused on developing their own clear point of view.

Instead of wasting time worrying about what others will think, they invest their time in creating conviction so they're ready for questions.

Instead of draining themselves trying to be everything to everyone, they get clear on their priorities and protect their time accordingly. 

Instead of sitting in confusion when things feel chaotic, they touch base with their values, strengths and mission and make decisions from that solid ground, even when everyone doesn't agree.

Leadership starts the moment we get permission to have standards.

That permission must come from you.