I believe that personal self-leadership is like a personal pilgrimage. I recently shared with a group of global HR professionals in London thoughts I have regarding leadership that were solidified on my personal pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James.
The Camino is a UNESCO World Heritage site honoring the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain, where medieval pilgrims believed they would find the remains of St. James the Apostle of Jesus. They also believed that because of the journey they would receive freedom from penance due to sins committed in this life. While the motivations for making the pilgrimage have changed, to this day, thousands continue the journey.
To achieve our full potential, each of us must embark on a similar pilgrimage of personal development and mastery. However, in today's world, we are often so bombarded by day-to-day pressures that we don't stop and reflect on what is our own unique role and purpose. Discovering this is akin to a personal pilgrimage in self leadership.
I believe there are at least eight crucial lessons of personal leadership that I learned on my own personal pilgrimage on the the Camino de Santiago, including:
1. To achieve great things, Focus on What is Important.
2. Anchor ourselves to Core Values.
3. Set and achieve Aspirations Goals(Compass).
4. Chart an effective course through Effective Planning.
5. Communicate to motivate and inspire others.
6. Become a Servant Leader.
7. Adapt and Persevere in the face of obstacles.
8. Celebrate both small and large victories.
I would be happy to facilitate this and/or other Magnify L&D workshops for you and your organization or as a public workshop in your area. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
Best Regards!
James Gehrke
5442 South 900 East Suite 203
Murray, Utah 84117
801-266-0849
Europe: (34) 91 829 5109
james.gehrke@magnifyleadership.com
www.magnifyleadership.com
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