While I was walking I started making some connections to the leadership path that some of us get to experience. Looking at the condition of this track, you could tell it had been well used. There were plenty of ruts, tree roots and crevices to dodge as well as plenty of mud after recent rain. You could see that people had used new ways to navigate their way ahead and to avoid getting stuck. I certainly did! I think leadership can be like this. When the path we are going down becomes challenging, we often look at new ways to weave our way through these trickly patches.
In this photo, you will see a canopy of ferns. These canopies continued to appear along the track and I could imagine stopping and seeking shelter underneath them if it was pouring down with rain. I feel it’s really important to stop and seek shelter when we are leading. This not only gives us much-needed protection but also allows us to reflect and then plan our next steps.
At different stages of the journey, the density of the bush created a sense of darkness and shade. However, as I ventured along, you could often see openings ahead where the sun was shining through and the light was appearing. Sometimes when we are leading we can feel in the dark, and seeing the light ahead can be difficult. The point here is, there is always a clearing ahead where the light brings clarity and reasoning. We do however need to continue looking forward and being optimistic.
When you are leading, it can be hard to predict what is ahead just like walking a new and unknown track. Having a growth mindset allows us to approach new learning and pathways differently. As I discovered often around the corner, was the most amazing vistas imaginable.
Finally, the fantail that followed me most of the way reminded me of the importance of guides and companions when we are leading or on journies of discovery. We need these guides and coaches to help us navigate through difficult and challenging parts.
In this photo, you will see a canopy of ferns. These canopies continued to appear along the track and I could imagine stopping and seeking shelter underneath them if it was pouring down with rain. I feel it’s really important to stop and seek shelter when we are leading. This not only gives us much-needed protection but also allows us to reflect and then plan our next steps.
At different stages of the journey, the density of the bush created a sense of darkness and shade. However, as I ventured along, you could often see openings ahead where the sun was shining through and the light was appearing. Sometimes when we are leading we can feel in the dark, and seeing the light ahead can be difficult. The point here is, there is always a clearing ahead where the light brings clarity and reasoning. We do however need to continue looking forward and being optimistic.
When you are leading, it can be hard to predict what is ahead just like walking a new and unknown track. Having a growth mindset allows us to approach new learning and pathways differently. As I discovered often around the corner, was the most amazing vistas imaginable.
Finally, the fantail that followed me most of the way reminded me of the importance of guides and companions when we are leading or on journies of discovery. We need these guides and coaches to help us navigate through difficult and challenging parts.
sean bailey managing director – company owner m +64 21 059 8305 e sean@empoweryounz.co.nz christchurch new zealand w empoweryounz.blogspot.com
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