Leadership at Home Begins with Leading Ourselves
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Hi Reader, I wanted to share a personal insights about leadership that’s had a big impact on my life—especially as a husband and father. Leading my family better starts with leading myself better. See video here. When I got married at 22, I didn’t fully understand what it meant to lead my family. The only thing on my mind was our pending honeymoon in Jamaica! I lacked clear priorities, values, and direction when it came to my family. Because of that, it was easy for others to pull me in directions that didn’t align with what really mattered—and my family paid the price for that lack of clarity. Now, 14 years later, I’ve come to understand something powerful:
Here is a question for you... At your funeral, how would you like your close family and friends to describe you? What character traits and life impact would they speak about? What stories would they tell? Be specific. If you answered these question you are starting to touch on your values. And when I can clearly communicate my values, I can begin meaningful conversations with my family about our shared vision and where we want to go together. The truth is, no boss or organization is going to remind me to schedule date nights with my wife, build healthy boundaries, or invest in my personal growth—spiritually, mentally, financially, or relationally. That responsibility starts with me. I must take ownership! And what I’ve found is this: when I’m moving with purpose, it’s easier to invite my family into the journey. We can make course corrections together—but only if there’s a direction to begin with. Leadership at home starts with self-leadership. It what way can you lead yourself better? Until next time, Andre ------ P.S. You can check out my video on this topic at this link |