Six Ways to Define Yourself as a Leader

By Bonnie Flatt | Femme-o-nomics
August 1, 2012

What strikes me, in having worked with hundreds of women leaders, is how much we get in our own way and shut down our progress.

– We are not clear about who we are and what we stand for.
– We are not good at making our vision real and actionable.
– We hold self limiting beliefs about what is possible.
– We don’t get into action or if we do, we lose momentum.

For example, I recently worked with Jane, a senior woman in the technology space. We were talking about leadership and what makes a great leader. Jane told me that the best leaders that she worked with had a number of specific attributes.

– They were clear on their purpose and values.
– They were authentic – what they said and what they did matched.
– They supported and mentored others.
– They took risks and were not afraid of making mistakes.

What does this mean for you? Who are you as a leader? How do you develop clarity on your leadership vision? Here are some things to think about: Read full article>>