Posted by Julie Pierce with Empowered by Pierce
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This time of year brings a lot of talk about family traditions. Our family has traditions I love (like enjoying dinner at a new restaurant with my husband’s parents instead of exchanging gifts) and loathe (that I cannot mention here for fear of reprimanding). The traditions I look forward to most have deepened my relationships and changed my perspective. They bring a little predictable rhythm to my often unpredictable life.
Over the years I have found that traditions aren’t just for my family, they can bring great depth and meaning to my leadership as well. The following are three traditions for intentional leaders you can try for yourself:
- Great Book Give-Away: Make a list of your top five reads of the year and why you chose them. Buy copies of your #1 book. Include your list, your favorite book, and a note and send them or give them to leaders who are just a few steps behind you in life.
- Looking Back/Looking Forward: Set aside a few hours for personal reflection. Use the time to answer questions about the past year in leadership and consider the year to come. Questions like: Did I meet my goals for the year? Are there any decisions I now regret? How do I want to lead differently in the year to come? For more reflective questions, check out my Annual Leadership Review blog post.
- Choose a Challenge: Decide on one new challenge you will take on in the coming year. Your selection could be getting an article published or learning a new language. Whatever you choose, your challenge should be something that brings joy while stretching your limits.
What leadership traditions would you add to the list?
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