Member-only story

The Power of a Leader to Inspire: Starting with Yourself

Philip A. Christensen
3 min readOct 9, 2023

--

Starts with you.

Change will bring uncertainty into the equation, and in ambiguous and volatile times, people will look to their leader.

In the process of maturing as a leader, it is easy to forget the importance of authenticity and sincerity in relationships. Theory can say:

“Focus on the real problem, not the first problem. Resist the temptation to solve the immediate issue that’s on the table.”

In this case, sincerity and authenticity can be the real challenge. Because this is the root of an authentic leader.

You can mimic sincerity for a while, you can mimic authentic behavior for a while… but not all the time.

Choose wisely. Remember that regret doesn’t change the past. Anxiety doesn’t change the future. We only have the present. Here and now.

The truth is sometimes hard to find or hidden at first sight. Other times it’s hard to accept.

When change occurs, people look to their leaders for direction and support.

The leader can help people navigate uncertainties and adapt to new realities.

--

--

Philip A. Christensen
Philip A. Christensen

Written by Philip A. Christensen

Author and coach, I write for ambitious solopreneurs, creative freelancers, and overwhelmed leaders who want to know how to deal with their self-sabotage.

No responses yet