Ever have a moment where someone recounts something you did, assumes you would do something, or replays a dream in which you played a part?
Yes, of course, you have.
When you hear it, did you ever think or say, “Yup, that sounds like me.”
How did that make you feel? Happy? Embarrassed? Cringey? Empowered? Meh?
This tells you something about yourself and how you show up in the world. Do you like how you show up in the world?
As a leader, you can apply the same principle to your team, organization, or community. Observe how others describe what you did, or what they assume you’ll do, and how they perceived it. Listen, seek feedback, and ask yourself, “Does that sound like us?”
Whether you like or don’t like the answer, now you have an opportunity.
Don’t waste opportunities.
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