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.
People don’t always say what they feel—but they always act on it – consciously or unconsciously. Even in our “almost” best moments, we can hold back what we really want to say. We can blame it on the moment, on the “other” and even on our tiredness, yet being open and real with compassion and integrity is a rare but…
The deepest human need is to be seen, heard, and understood. I spent the past weekend at an extraordinary TEDx event in Wilmington, DE. One of the messages I teach, and heard repeatedly shared at this event, was that each one of us has a purpose in life. Each of us has that “thing” that allows us to feel that…
In the world of business, our training and exposure is all about the bottom line – making a profit. Depending upon the size of the business, it is to appease the investors, the board, whomever. The measurement of success is clear. Yet, what happens after you’ve built the business, you’ve earned respect, and the success is undeniable. Were you so…
There comes a point in every high-performing leader’s journey (no matter where you are on the ladder of leadership) where mastery is no longer the goal—it’s the baseline. You’re already known for what you do and who you are. You’ve built credibility, led teams, driven outcomes, and made your mark. But here’s the truth: Being an expert isn’t the same…
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,…
“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
