You have to know who you are to grow to your potential. But you have to grow in order to know who you are.

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

When you are influential and highly respected, people tend to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. They are seeking your approval, or they flatter you. Unfortunately, this creates a gap between what you hear and reality. If you find yourself in that situation, you will need to work extra hard to get the people close to you to speak honestly into your life. And you will have to become highly intentional in observing and listening.

The more people see that they are being understood, they become more motivated to understand your point of view.

The best place for a leader isn't always at the top position. It is the place where they can serve the best and add the most value to other people.

Might you be missing opportunities because you have been too quick to ask how instead of why?

Circumstances do not make you what you are, they reveal what you are.