MODERN LEADERSHIP wish you had trusted your intuition . That intuition , that gut feeling ? Don ’ t ever mistrust it . It is a key part of you , and you should learn that it is one of your best assets . Ignore at your peril .
Step out of your comfort
3 zone Stepping out of your comfort zone creates a new perspective – we know this . Yet fear gets in the way and we get trapped , stuck in status quo – a place of stagnation and no growth . Be brave , step outside the comfort zone , take a journey to the edge and test the possibilities . This alone will strengthen you and give a massive boost to your self-confidence and self-belief . It empowers and engages . Stepping out of your comfort zone forces you to face your fear head-on . Imagine the possibilities and use this to fuel your bravery as you discover new opportunities and unlock new pathways to success .
Stand in your spotlight
4 Don ’ t be afraid to be brilliant . Have the resilience to shine and follow your dreams of business and personal success . There is nothing wrong with making your own profile , or your own brand , as strong as you possibly can . Because it is only when you are operating from that position of self-leadership that you can truly give to others .
Chase progress over
5 perfection Most of us instinctively spend time and energy seeking the big goals and achievements - those moments that are incredibly satisfying and equally , at times , hard to come by . Focusing only on the bigger goals
can lead to disappointment and frustration , and whilst those big picture goals are important we often lose sight of the incremental successes and achievements along the way . Take time to acknowledge and recognise the small wins each and every day .
Take action
6 Much of what we fear is the future . It is important to bring our overthinking mind continuously in to the present , focusing on what needs to be done right now and quite simply take action and get on with it . Action allows us to overcome fear and inertia because by taking action , by doing it anyway , by being brave and going for it , we feel back in control .
Embrace decision making
7 When you hold back from making decisions out of a fear of failure , it engenders that same fear in others around you . This means lacklustre projects , an endemic inability to change the status quo , and a potential lack of future leaders around you . A large part
of being brave is to risk failing , is making the tough calls , and showing those around you that this is OK .
It is those people who are willing to challenge themselves , who make themselves accountable for their own success , and ultimately their own happiness - who recognize the need to reach that little bit further or higher – who end up with the biggest satisfaction .
Be 5 % braver than everyone else . Dig deep and share your unique talent , your thought leadership , your expertise ; create energy and that energy will drive change for you and those around you . It is those who take the leap , who face their fears who are able to create momentum in their success dreams . At the end of the day what will it cost you if you don ’ t at least try ?
Janine Garner is the founder and CEO of LBDGroup and works with senior leaders to build high performing teams . She is also the author of From Me To We – Why commercial collaboration will futureproof business , leaders and personal success . For more information visit http :// www . janinegarner . com . au
September 2016 ModernBusiness 23