Would you like to be an outstanding leader? Outstanding leaders have outstanding habits. Use this checklist to guide your daily habit formation (and feel free to add more of your own).

For best results, focus on developing one habit at a time. Once that habit is ingrained, then start developing another one.

Your journey to great leadership has begun!

1) Get rest and make your bed

• A great day starts the night before. Establish a nightly routine to sleep soundly and prepare you for the next day
• Establish a morning routine that gets you nourished and ready for your day

2) Act according to your values

• Clarify your values
• Make decisions based on your values

3) Be creative

• Write – daily journal or Morning Pages
• Make something new
• Be flexible –  let go of expectations and keep an open mind

4) Practice mindfulness

• Practice mindfulness meditation – focus on your breath
• Make time for mindfulness activities, like nature walks or a hobby
• Integrate mindfulness into your daily routines

5) Trust others

• Delegate
• Empower your team
• Encourage innovation
• Give direction and positive feedback

6) Be authentic

• Live according to your values
• Practice compassion – for yourself and others
• Communicate clearly: listen, pay attention to your body language, understand what you need to communicate

7) Exercise

• Mental health: do exercises that lift your mood
  Physical health: do exercises that build your strength, fitness, and discipline

 

Developing habits is easy in theory but hard to practice. I’ve coached all of my clients at one point or another about adopting these habits and more. Those who take on these habits transform in their lives and businesses. Those who don’t, struggle.

If you’re serious about taking life and business to the ‘next level’, book your Breakthrough-Now! session.  

In this powerful session, you will leave with:

* new awareness of a blindspot that’s holding you back
* a renewed sense of energy for your business and leadership
* a key “next step” for moving forward

Click this link to my Calendly to book your session now 

 

Laura Watson, ACC, MSW is the founder and lead business coach at Venture Coaching International in Calgary, AB. With over 25 years of counselling and business coaching experience, she helps owners and executives across N. America to improve their personal, communication and leadership effectiveness. Laura helps you:

> Uncover blind spots
> Regain focus and traction in your business
> Accelerate your results

If you’re interested in taking your business to the “next level”, call Laura at: 403 669 8684 or book a meeting directly on Calendly.

Posted on October 15, 2018 at 8:30 am.

Written by laura