Opportunity

A glint of light caught my eye as I made my way through the Whole Foods parking lot.

My mission to acquire Omega-3 eggs and oat milk was interrupted by the sight of a flattened plastic water bottle.

I plucked the debris off the ground and deposited it into a nearby recycling bin.

I never miss an opportunity to tidy things up as I go.

If we each made one micro-improvement during our everyday travels, our world would be considerably better.

I channel a similar philosophy in my leadership when I say:

Every meeting, every hallway conversation, every email, and every Slack exchange is a leadership opportunity.

With this mindset, you have unlimited opportunities to develop your authentic people leadership muscles.

Here are a few tips on how to tidy up your communication:

💪 PRACTICE
Choose one aspect of your leadership you’d like to improve and consciously incorporate it for a week.

👯 CONNECT
Introduce a personal touch by taking a deeper interest in others’ lives and experiences or by sharing your own.

🎯 DELIVER
Reinforce your ultimate aim by clarifying your collective why or celebrating your mutual progress.

It only takes an extra few seconds, but optimizing our communication will generate a super-sized impact over time.