\n\nThere are many leaders in organizations busy “doing” things and sometimes they think just because they have a “to do” list a mile long this means they are leading. \n\nIn fact, it’s often the people that are good at “doing” things, that are promoted into roles that require leadership but often they are not prepared for this new role. So they continue “doing” what they know how to “do” and hope everything else will take care of itself.\n\nBeing a leader doesn’t involve a checklist that when completed guarantees others will want to follow you. Leadership is a way of being.\n\nWhen you’re so used to doing. It’s hard to stop. Try this: write down and record how you are spending your time for a week. This will shed light on how many hours you spend “doing” tasks versus leading others. Make a plan and an effort to dedicate more time to lead.\n\nExamine your intentions and how your intentions manifest into a leadership way of being. Consider this a call to action. How are you present to every moment offering what you can for the situation without expectation of gain?\n\nLeadership is neither a title nor an award. Leaders honor their word, are committed to their cause, generate passion in others for the cause and exude confidence and trust through their actions. \n