View of Vacaville in Northern CA from the top of the mountain
Recently I had a chance to have a few of my team members together in Northern California for a day of brainstorming and planning. I was asked to be a speaker on a panel, something I love to do, with two other female entrepreneurs for the launch of Tribal Truth in the Bay Area and thought it would be a great opportunity for us to get together.
While I was there with my team we took the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery that was all around us. Several of us decided to go on a 5-mile nature hike. The trail to the top was long and uphill. It pushed me to my max. As we climbed I noticed that at different points during the journey each of us took the lead based on what we were good at: sprint, steady, speedy, head down, moving forward. We naturally fell into a rhythm of recognizing our unique strengths and using the to help the rest of the team.
This experience of climbing a mountain is very similar to running and leading a business. As the entrepreneur or visionary you may hold the space for the vision, but to reach growth potential each of us need to lead with our strengths. It takes a leader to understand individual strengths, and more importantly, weaknesses. Why? Because it takes self-knowledge to attract and bring aboard people who are better than we are at our weak spots. And one thing I know for sure is that it is important to realize and know that nobody builds a successful business or life alone.
It was wonderful to connect with nature, breathe in fresh air and get a clear perspective of how we are all connected. We all made it to the top of the mountain in our own time. As I sat at the summit, reveling in the satisfaction of reaching the top, I knew that I did it on my own terms and with people I am proud to share the experience and the success with.
Love & Light,
Star**
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