Leading with “Intention, Inspiration and Impact”™
Where are you leading from? Where are you leading to? You may have the answer, you may not; either is fine. What remains critical is that these questions are asked. Years ago, I asked myself this question, my so-called why of leadership. What place was I leading from, and what purpose or destination did I want to achieve with my leadership?
On a sunny, clear, blue-skied morning, with these turbulent questions in my mind, I decided to lead from what I coined “The Three I’s”: Leading with Intention, Inspiration and Impact.™ As turbulent as these pressing questions were in my mind, it suddenly became clear as the blue sky above me. “The Three I’s”TM were as ordered as the hours I held on to these two questions. Intention came first. I wanted to lead from not only purpose, but with a purpose; my why. Because I was determined to be intentional, I believed this would open me up to the inspiration that would seek me out, finding me and embracing me on my leadership journey. Finally, impact and I would join hands as a result of me being intentionally inspired to practice leadership in the world around me, beginning with the soul within me.
We all have a leadership capacity. It may be informal, positional, or a mix of both; they are equally important. You may have already thought about your leadership why, you may have not, but in some form we are demonstrating that in our lives every day. You may be intentionally connecting with your friends, work, family, art, and self; allowing these people and things to inspire you to continued and greater impact in this world that needs you so very much.
If you haven’t thought about your leadership why, the place you are leading from, and the place or places you want it to take you to, I invite you to do so today! Join hands with me, whether the sky above you is blue and clear or cloudy and gray; commit to using your gifts, your art, and your passions to fuel you on your journey as you “Lead with Intention, Inspiration and Impact.”™
Cheers,
Dr. Joy Pillay, Ed.D, MBA
Educator, Speaker and Organizational Consultant
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