Authentic or inauthentic?
We all have a picture of who we are.
"I am a hard worker with valuable skills."
"I am an intuitive leader who can really read people."
"I am really good at connecting with all types of people."
"My strength is my communication skills."
Sometimes that picture is spot on. When this is the case, people experience you as authentic.
Other times the picture we have of ourselves and how we really are is not in alignment. When this happens, people experience us as inauthentic.
Authentic leadership is a super power.
Self-awareness drives this super power.
Do the hard work of developing an accurate picture of who you really are so that people experience you as authentic.
"Why guess when you can know"
Let's say you see yourself as an intuitive leader. Ask people to name your strengths. If intuitive isn't mentioned...ask them, on a scale of 1-10...10 being off the charts, 1 being not at all..."how intuitive do you experience me?" Instead of guessing how people perceive us, just ask.
If we really want to understand how people experience us, there is a way. Often, we just simply would rather not know. We would rather protect our ego than grow as a leader.
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SELF-AWARENESS COURSE
The absence of self-awareness triggers a host of issues, including:
-a lack of confidence
-a blindness to how others perceive you
-self-protective behaviors
-insecurities
...among others.
The foundation of leadership rests on a simple truth: You can't effectively lead others if you can't lead yourself, and you can't lead yourself without a deep understanding of who you truly are.
This is the root of leadership and the root is where the real work is done!
My #1 goal is to help you get precision-like clarity on who you are. This clarifies the heartbeat of your leadership...which in turn makes you a better, more confident leader!!!!
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A BETTER LEADER AND REGISTER FOR THE SELF-AWARENESS COURSE
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One of my weekly disciplines is scouring the internet for articles/tweets I can learn from and/or use with those I work with. Below are two that I hope help encourage and equip you.
Article 1- For business leaders...but coaches need this too!
Article 2- Problem solving with outside the box thinking
Podcast: Rob Vaughn, Baseball coach at the University of Alabama. One of the best young coaches in college baseball. Star in the making!
Three Ways I Can Help:
1 on 1's - A powerful solution to combat the isolation and loneliness that often accompanies leadership. Leading with excellence can be an uphill battle, but you don't have to face it alone. My 1-on-1 coaching is designed to be your trusted thought partner, offering thought-provoking, perspective-enhancing questions that ignite fresh insights and clarity. Together, we will delve into the depths of your leadership role, helping you gain a profound understanding of yourself and your program. Our personalized approach ensures that each session is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Here is a testimony from a 1 on 1 client: "Travis has helped me become a better leader. Travis has helped me organize my thoughts and has given me so much clarity on how to lead on a day to day basis. There is no doubt that he is the biggest asset to my leadership and has reenergized my coaching style." Jeff Duncan, Head Baseball Coach, Kent State
Training Day - During this transformative experience, I will guide you through the essential principles that lay the foundation for an elite environment in your program. Our approach is entirely interactive, ensuring an engaging and dynamic learning journey for all participants.
The Tribe - What are your pain points? What do you need to do to become a better leader? To create a better environment? Join a group of like-minded coaches who get together (via Zoom) every 2nd and 4th Monday to discuss and work through principles and frameworks to help you become a better leader.