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Building intentional community will be what sets leaders apart in the days and decades ahead. Last night was my local fire for men to show up and be seen in a safe environment. I set the expectations and then the next two+ hours men opened up. Two primary questions I gave for the men to process and share as desired. >> What are you grieving? >> What are you desiring? Few men will risk being seen in an authentic environment. Those that do will find refuge. May you find the courage to plug into your local community. May you take a risk and initiate gathering people for deep conversations.

Plenty of folks want to "build a community". I've come to realise that is focusing on the wrong thing, though. No single person 'builds a community'. That goes against the definition of it being about everyone shaping it together. It being about a single person is a cult. We therefore can't 'build a community' as individuals or organisations. But what we can do is create the spark of something to bring it to life. And then we can then hope to help shape its culture by modelling behaviours, highlighting good examples, and articulating values/standards. (This is the magic). Experience therefore tells me great community leaders don't focus on building the community... They focus on building a culture - the community growth bit happens as people bring in one another. Help shape a culture, and let your community fly ✌️✌️

That way we lead ourselves dictates our perspective, the way we lead each other garners trust, and the way we lead teams creates community. The most important team you will influence is your family, learn some key principles in The Art of Leading, physical and digital copies available: https://loom.ly/4xiKdFA

Beyond Titles: As a leader, you're not just filling a position; you're shaping a community. Your influence transcends titles and spreads through actions, empathy, and mentorship. Embrace the responsibility to uplift, empower, and create positive change.

𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇 isn’t found in belittling others; it's in lifting them higher. It's about empowering and supporting, not tearing down. Here's why:  𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 In a world teeming with competition, authentic strength is found not in diminishing others but in elevating them. 𝟐. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 When faced with challenges, the truly strong don’t resort to tearing down; they extend a hand to uplift others. 𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 True strength isn’t a solitary pursuit; it thrives in collaboration, empathy, and kindness. 𝟒. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Strength is not about dominating but inspiring and motivating others to reach their full potential. 𝟓. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 Strong individuals create networks of empowerment, fostering a community where everyone thrives. 𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Uplifting others isn’t just an act of kindness; it’s a testament to one's character and resilience. 𝟕. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 True strength lies in raising others up, contributing to a brighter, more supportive world. VC- Reserved to respective owners! Follow/ Connect: Major Sushil Goel (Retd.)

True strength is measured by the support and empowerment of others.

The core of strength lies in helping others reach their full potential.

Don’t just assume that things will get better. WE must be the change we wish to see in this world. It’s all of our responsibilities to intentionally look ahead: like supporting our children with the tools and resources (many of us) never had. 👉🏻 What if we teach our children to regulate their emotions? 👉🏻 What if we show them how to maintain boundaries and find their North Star? 🙏🏻 We’ll give rise to SUCH a healthy generation. We’ll leave this world so much better than we found it. 🌎 ------------------------------------------------------ 🔁 Repost this to the community if you found any value  👉 Follow Geneviève Retzlaff, PCC, CTPC for team management tips and leadership inspiration 👇 Sub to the Grow Better Together newsletter (link in comments)

I never get tired of what I do. My secret? I've hit the jackpot by finding my true calling in life. Last few weeks, some of the things we talked about inside Sisters in Leadership community were on: → Improving your chances of getting invited to SLT meetings (for C-Suite members only as an SVP → Managing your time when everything feels urgent → Planning your first 90 days to start off with an epic start at a new job → Taking feedback - how to interpret it and how to respond → Proposing a new team structure to leadership that involves you taking a bigger role in leading → How to know when your saboteurs are active and what to do → Dealing with a new manager you aren’t excited about but need to support I'd go back and coach it all over again If I could. Because you know the most awesome part of it all? When these go-getter women have those lightbulb moments and their eyes spark up: ☀️ Ones that change everything and they take off ☀️ Finally start holding themselves a little differently ☀️ Speaking a little differently and shining in a new light ☀️ Or even getting fed up with the status quo and pushing for change. Watching their journeys unfold lifts up the whole community, and keeps me going! I guarantee you, work never feels like work. When it involves guiding others' lives towards better and doing something you can talk about for hours on end. 💛

When a community works together towards a common goal, it becomes stronger and more resilient. Conversely, if each member of the community works in isolation for their own personal gain, the community becomes weak and fragmented. True leadership involves a commitment to the greater good of the community. Always think about the 6C's of community engagements a lot can be changed ,when we are involving the community for any activity "basically restoring the degraded forest areas " it's try using these 6C'S Communication, Collaboration, Consistency, Compassion, Creativity, and Commitment. They collectively help in fostering an engaged and vibrant community.