Author, Brandon Jenkins, pictured with his wife Julie. He writes about starting with yourself.

The source of your frustration is the need for control.

  • You’re used to being the expert.
  • You’re used to always being right.
  • You’re used to having all the answers.

Now, you’re leading a team of problem-solvers.

  • You’re no longer being paid for expertise.
  • You’re paid to lead the team to mission achievement.

You’re frustrated because suddenly (not all-inclusive):

  • You don’t control how late people work.
  • You don’t control when someone gets sick.
  • You don’t control the quality of a teammate’s 1st try.

You don’t control outcomes.

You influence them with your actions.

And the best way to influence your team’s results:

  • Clarity of purpose
  • A vision based on purpose
  • Actions aligned with that vision

And…

  • An environment where teammates know their roles
  • An environment where your team feels safe
  • An environment of diverse perspectives

What’s the first step?

Start with yourself.

  • What are your core values?
  • What do you stand for?
  • What’s your purpose?

Self-clarity is the 1st step to effectively leading others.

You want to have greater influence over outcomes?

Start with yourself.

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