The Ararat Connection: Develop Your Leadership Skills!

Dear Teammate,

It’s easy for new leaders to pick and choose styles and traits that emulate their favorite role models - but in practice, this usually doesn’t work out in their favor.

The best leaders lead from a place of authenticity; they pull from their personal value set, enhance the personality traits that got them into that leadership position in the first place, and relish in the opportunity to lead.

Leaders fail because they get caught up trying to copy and mimic the strategies of others, afraid to try something new. Sometimes it’s too late before they realize that ‘going with the flow’ and following the status quo doesn’t make any waves.

As a leader, you have to find your voice, because your voice is how people - your team and everyone else - will remember you. It’s your legacy.

First, identify your values. What do you think is wrong with the world? How would you like to make it better? Next, establish your goals. What will it take to make your vision a reality?

Another important piece is pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. New experiences will help you shift your perspective, allowing you to prove to yourself that you’re capable of more than you think. When you stay still and ‘stay safe’ you won’t grow or learn, and in turn, you won’t learn how to flex your courage, which is crucial in order to remain thoughtful and authentic in your voice as a leader.

The voice you have as a leader is your ‘brand’ as a leader. The way you write, speak, and communicate should be recognizable by your team, and should be a reflection of the company or organization you’re helping to lead.

If you’re still at the beginning of finding your voice, sit down and write three lists:

Everything you’re good at
Everything you enjoy doing and
Everything that gives you a sense of purpose

What are the common themes? This is your purpose, and this is what drives your voice. When in doubt, come back to this purpose and let it inspire you to speak, write, or communicate your message.

We are motivated to educate as many people as possible, which is why we host many events. From in-person educational experiences to virtual webinars and even parties to celebrate our clients.

We encourage you to get involved with any or all of our offerings. Sometimes, we just need someone to "team" with and have a person to "saddle up" next to us to help us develop the masterpiece we genuinely are.

Check out to my Upcoming Events at: https://www.lmdc.us/coming-events or Contact me today to learn how I can become your coach, work together, learn together, and encourage you to help you to develop your leadership through DISC, Learning Courses, Leadership Game, and MORE in personal growth and development for you and your team!

Kind Regards,