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What is self-leadership? How can you lead yourself to greatness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one thing you can control is yourself, Clay Scroggins says. This is the most essential kind of leadership to embrace, as you’ll always have authority over your own behavior, regardless of your position in an organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ll explore a few types of self-leadership you should embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Leading Your Actions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is self-leadership? There are three types. The first type of self-leadership is leading your actions. Scroggins describes this as being dutiful and mindful in the small, daily decisions you make.<\/strong> This consistency shows God that you\u2019re ready for the responsibility of leading others in the same way, making it more likely that he\u2019ll put you in a position of authority where you can create even greater positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve consolidated Scroggins\u2019s ideas into four tips for making dutiful, mindful daily decisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Support people in positions of authority.<\/strong> This shows you have a strong moral character, which makes you more trustworthy. You can show this support by executing your given tasks to the best of your ability and addressing challenging situations, like dealing with a demanding boss or extensive workload, with grace and maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Actively monitor your emotions.<\/strong> Your emotions drive your behavior, which in turn dictates whether people see you as a good leader<\/a>, as discussed above. So, continually evaluate whether you’re being driven by the right motives. Don\u2019t let envy, resentment, or other negative feelings influence your actions. Instead, you should be motivated by a biblical love of your colleagues, which involves putting the needs and well-being of others above your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Commit to a concrete plan for personal development.<\/strong> You can\u2019t become a good leader<\/a> accidentally: The way you behave now <\/em>will likely stay the same after you gain a position of authority, so you must be intentional about cultivating good habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroggins suggests developing a clear vision of the person you want to be<\/a> by asking yourself three foundational questions: How do you want to lead? Why do you want to lead? How do you want to be perceived by others? Once you\u2019ve established this goal, honestly assess the ways you currently fall short of it. Then, be intentional about making choices that help you become the person you imagined\u2014someone who embraces those leadership methods, upholds that mission, and has that reputation. Look for practical ways to hold yourself accountable<\/a> for your progress, like setting deadlines or joining accountability groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Take the opportunity to learn from other leaders and those in authority.<\/strong> Observe how they operate and discern what they do right or wrong. Then, adjust your own leadership style to mimic their successes and avoid their mistakes. Be mindful that people may be observing you in the same way, so always strive to exhibit good leadership traits that are worthy of emulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Leading Your Perception<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next type of self-leadership is \u201cleading your perception,\u201d or taking an active role in shaping how you think about things.<\/strong> This is an important axis of leadership because your perception of a situation influences how you react to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroggins discusses two main ways you can lead your perception: taking a big-picture view and practicing critical thinking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a Big-Picture View<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One way you can lead your perception is by taking a big-picture view of it,<\/strong> Scroggins says. Instead of assuming that your perspective is automatically correct, recognize and see past your biases. This helps you understand your role and how it fits into both your organization and God\u2019s overarching plan for your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroggins says taking a big-picture view can help you see situations positively, as opportunities for personal growth<\/a>,<\/strong> instead of seeing them negatively. He implies that this positive perception makes it easier to support your superiors and display a strong moral character, thus encouraging people to see you as a leader, as discussed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take this kind of big-picture view, Scroggins says you need faith and hope.<\/strong> Faith is the belief that you\u2019re exactly where God wants you to be right now. Hope is a firm conviction that God has good things planned for you. Together, they help you believe that your current position can prepare you for something better in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Critical Thinking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another way you can lead your perception is by practicing critical thinking.<\/strong> Critical thinking helps you identify ways to improve the situations and organizations you\u2019re involved in. Scroggins specifies that critical<\/em> thinking <\/em>and being critical<\/em> are different: When you think critically, your goal is to serve and help others by creating positive change. In contrast, being critical usually involves judging and degrading others to elevate yourself. Jesus\u2019 example shows the importance of doing the former rather than the latter: Instead of simply passing judgment on people, he offered them help and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Scroggins, critical thinking involves constantly observing your surroundings and asking questions about the things you observe.<\/strong> This includes the physical environment, the people around you, and the processes you all use. Asking questions like \u201cWhy do we use this specific process?\u201d or \u201cHow could I make this better?\u201d challenges your assumptions and can help you identify a better way of doing things. For example, you might ask why your office maintains a waiting area when you don\u2019t offer in-person services. The answer might simply be that most offices have waiting areas, so your organization put one in too. After challenging this assumption, your organization could use that space for something more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To encourage this observation and evaluation, schedule time for critical thinking throughout your work day,<\/strong> Scroggins says. This gives you a period of time without distractions where you can process information and make decisions carefully, rather than simply reacting to ongoing events. He especially recommends scheduling time between meetings so you can fully process the information from the first meeting and enter the next one with a clear and focused mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Leading Your Identity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another kind of self-leadership is leading your identity.<\/strong> Scroggins defines identity as the core beliefs you hold about yourself. These beliefs are shaped by four main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The people you\u2019re surrounded by, both now and in the past<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your intrinsic qualities, such as your talents, physical traits, and emotional state<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The values and beliefs that you consider most important<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your sense of purpose<\/a>, or why you believe you\u2019re alive<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These beliefs shape your behavior in every aspect of your life, including how you act as a leader.<\/strong> If you have a strong, clear sense of identity, you\u2019ll understand your own strengths and limitations, so you can confidently make decisions as a leader. In contrast, if you have a weak sense of identity, you may overemphasize your strengths or weaknesses. If you overemphasize your strengths, you\u2019ll become arrogant and may hide your mistakes so people keep viewing you positively, increasing the severity of the problem and your stress. If you overemphasize your weaknesses, you\u2019ll be crippled by self-doubt<\/a> and be less likely to take advantage of leadership opportunities because you fear failure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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