Wednesday, October 12, 2022
You are your own North Star. It’s good to consult, to heed advice of those your respect, and to take inventory of your situation; but then, you have to conduct the final meeting, the one with the real boss – yourself. Sometimes we forget the importance of alone time. That’s because we’re too busy pleasing and being influenced by others, and we lose touch with ourselves. Good choices are whispered to you, quietly, and from within the confines of your private, inner sanctuary.
We’ve all seen great leaders fall from high places. It happens to the best. But life often brings you right back to the boardroom, right back to where decisions are made best, with you alone. Effective leaders and influential helpers never lose sight of their own, inner guidance system. Decision-making skills take a mature trust in quietude. Learning to trust your own instincts takes a long time and many mistakes. When something goes awry, just return to your prayer closet, and try again.
The very thing that guides you toward achievement is also guiding you towards a greater truth of yourself. Don’t lose sight of yourself as you climb. Even people at the so-called top need alone time, probably more so. I would trust a leader who spends time alone, more than one who is always confined by the noise and ego-inflating adoration of others, who are simply trying to get what they want. Many of the great heroes of faith spent quiet time, alone – Elijah, Moses, Jesus, etc. Depriving yourself of “me time” is not heroic. A strong leader recognizes the importance of solitude and reflection, the core principles of strength-building. Spending time alone is nutritious, restorative, and necessary for building good decision-making skills. Good leaders know where to go to make the best decisions. Are you a good leader?