When developing yourself as a leader, what is the best environment to experience growth?
A growth environment is a place where…
- Others are ahead of you. You are not at the head of the class. If you are, you’re in the wrong class.
- Continually challenged. Waking up with a gulp, not a yawn, and ready to tackle mountains.
- Your focus is forward. Keeping your nose forward and eyes focused on the goal.
- The atmosphere is affirming. The people around you are encouraging, support one another and want the best for one another
- You’re out of your comfort zone. You’re over your head, out of your comfort zone, but not out of your gift zone.
- You wake up excited. It’s not work when you love what you do and do what you love.
- Failure is not your enemy. You understand that you will mess up, but what matters what happens in you when you fail; you get back up again.
- Others are growing too. You are not the only winner. Everyone is experiencing growth..
- People desire change. They understand that everyday change is key to getting where we want to go tomorrow.
- Growth is modeled and expected. You see it in other leaders and it is a constant expectation.
John Maxwell
It has been my personal experience as well, that when the above conditions exist, personal and professional growth happens rapidly. If you’re looking for a positive growth environment– I have great news.
I am currently accepting applications to Wake Up and Lead! a guided peer leadership development experience for people looking to align their personal and professional life with their values and purpose in an environment set up to accelerate growth.
In this program, I share proven strategies to achieve your life and career ambitions with an emphasis on leading an integrated life. To maximize the experience, the Leadership Circle will meet in person monthly. The peer group is hand-selected and will give you access to a group of professionals who are serious about personal growth, who share similar values, but different backgrounds and experiences, and who want to live better, to lead better.
Why join?
- To inspire and awaken the leader in you, so you can discover your gifts and share them with the world and in turn, help awaken the leader in others
- Be challenged, inspired and motivated to rethink your personal and professional life (leadership approach)
- Prepare yourself for broader leadership responsibilities at home, work and your community
- Acquire insights and knowledge on how to effectively lead, implement change, empower teams and develop people
- To find a better way to live a fulfilled, happy life and realize not only your goals, but your dreams
To learn more, please contact me at janine@j9.earpcreative.com.