Reflection is not a Passive Action. It is a Necessary Part of Leadership.

Aug 3

***By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.***
Confucius

As I delve deeper into the world of walking alongside professionals as a coach and mentor, I sometimes wonder about and marvel at the potency of the act of reflecting.

And how so often, myself included, we feel we cannot afford the time to engage in this important work.

And how every time we do, with intention and courageous curiosity, it benefits us. And often those around us.

In our organizations, we are measured by outcomes and outputs.

They range from making sales targets, securing the next acquisition, ensuring we have the right team and developing them, and the list goes on.

To accomplish these things, we need a good plan, research, resources, an understanding of the system in which we are operating, determination, and a bit of grit, grace and patience. Among other things.

To accomplish these things, requires us to act.

And so we do.

What if we did all of these things AND made more time to reflect?

On what’s working?

What’s not?

How I am ‘showing up’?

The degree to which I am present? Or not?

On how I am using my head and my heart to see what is going on around me and within me so that I can use all of that information to make good choices?

So that I can be really clear about what I am doing and how I want to be doing it?

Reflection is not optional for any of us who want to intentionally live and lead with purpose.

Reflection is not optional for those of us who want to be in alignment with our authentic self. With our values and what we believe to be true.

And definitely for those of us who want to make a difference in this world.

The space of Red Chair offers you space to reflect.

For more information on how you can spend time in your Red Chair and with the Red Chair Ranch herd, explore my website or reach out for a conversation.