Step 1
Begin with Centering (2 minutes)
Close your eyes. Take three slow breaths. Ask yourself: “What kind of leader do I want to be—both for myself and for others?” Write down the first words or images that come to mind.
Step 2
What story about yourself has shaped how you lead?
Consider early career experiences, family expectations, or moments of challenge.
- Which stories have empowered you?
- Which may be limiting you?
Step 3
What patterns do you notice in how you respond under pressure?
For example: Do you withdraw? Take control? Move too quickly? Seek perfection?
What triggers that pattern?
Step 4
What mental model guides your understanding of leadership today?
Examples might include:
- “Leaders must have all the answers.”
- “People need direction, not autonomy.”
- “If I don’t push hard, nothing gets done.”
Are these models serving you—or is it time to update them?
Step 5
What natural strengths do you bring to your leadership?
How have these strengths helped you create impact or connection? What is a recent example where you led from a strength?
Step 6
Every strength has a shadow side.
Choose one of your strengths. Ask yourself: “How might this same strength create unintended consequences when overused?” What would balance look like?
Step 7
Who do you serve as a leader?
Make a list: your team, clients, organization, community, family, future self. What does each group need most from you right now?
Step 8
Where do you share power with others—not power over them?
Identify one relationship or situation where you could share more decision-making, trust, or ownership.
Step 9
What unique contribution do you feel called to make as a leader?
This is your purpose—your why. Write freely for 3–5 minutes without editing.
Step 10
What is one belief about leadership you are ready to release?
And what belief are you ready to embrace instead?
Step 11
What is one behavior you commit to practicing this week that reflects the leader you want to become?
Choose something small but meaningful—consistent actions build transformation.
Step 12
Close with this question:
Ask yourself: “If I led from my strengths, grounded in purpose, and guided by service, what would become possible?” Write the answer as a vision statement for your future leadership.