Would you like to become an outstanding leader? Use this checklist as a reminder of the important leadership-building skills you can develop on your personal development journey.
For best results, focus on developing one habit at a time. Once that habit is ingrained, then start developing another one.
Your journey to great leadership has begun!
- Make your bed
- Establish a morning routine that gets you ready for your day
- Establish a nightly routine to sleep soundly and prepare you for the next day
- Act according to your values
- Clarify your values
- Make decisions based on your values
- Be creative
- Write – daily journal or Morning Pages
- Make something new
- Be flexible – let go of expectations and keep an open mind
- Practice mindfulness
- Practice mindfulness meditation – focus on your breath
- Make time for mindfulness activities, like coloring or nature walks
- Integrate mindfulness into your daily routines
- Trust others
- Delegate
- Empower your team
- Encourage innovation
- Give direction
- Be authentic
- Live according to your values
- Practice compassion – for yourself and others
- Communicate clearly: listen, pay attention to your body language, understand what you need to communicate
- Exercise
- Mental health: do exercises that lift your mood
- Physical health: do exercises that build your strength, fitness, and discipline
