Here’s a thought that might shake things up for you: The most important person you’ll ever lead isn’t someone on your team—it’s you. 

Yep, whether you hold a fancy leadership title or not, you’re always responsible for leading one critical person: yourself.

Think of yourself as a “team of one.” 

You wear all the hats—worker, manager, motivator, strategist. 

You direct your life, and whether you realize it or not, you’re constantly making choices that shape your future. 

So let me ask: How well are you leading yourself?

Imagine waking up each day and being intentional about your actions. 

Are you prioritizing your health, both physical and mental? 

Remember: We’re not just what we eat; we’re also what we consume—social media, conversations, books. 

Garbage in, garbage out.

Companies like Google understand the importance of self-leadership. 

They give employees “20% time” to work on projects they’re passionate about. This freedom fosters creativity and innovation. 

Why? Because when individuals are given control and direction over their own growth, they contribute more meaningfully to the team. 

It’s about leading themselves first.

Another example is Amazon’s leadership principle: “Ownership.” 

Every employee is expected to act like an owner, not just someone clocking in for a paycheck. 

It’s about being accountable for their part of the bigger picture and leading themselves with purpose.

Now, let’s bring it back to you—think about your habits. 

Are you reliable?

Do you show up for yourself and others, or are you constantly playing catch-up?

Are you the person who follows through on promises, or do you let yourself and others down?

Leadership isn’t about being in charge of people; it’s about being in charge of your actions. 

It’s showing up, not because someone else is telling you to, but because you know your own worth. 

It’s being the main character in your story, not a sidekick.

Take a moment to reflect: Are you leading your own life with the discipline, humility, and unselfishness that you expect from a great leader?

If you’re ready to make changes, start today. 

Be intentional. Be self-directed.

And remember: Great leaders don’t just inspire others—they inspire themselves first.

Make it happen, 

Yigal

P.S. If this hits home and you’re ready to take your self-leadership to the next level, let’s connect. You’ve got this!

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