In this solo episode of Find Your Catalyst, host Mike Simmons explores the concept of leadership, focusing on how true leadership begins with self. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-worth in building strong leadership skills. Mike shares practical insights on how to develop essential leadership qualities like problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and execution. This episode is brought to you by the Leader Lab - learn more at https://www.findmycatalyst.com/leaderlab Three Key Quotes:

  1. "Leadership is how we move forward—how we advance from where we are today to where we want to go."
  2. "If you're looking for leadership, start with a mirror. Leadership starts with self."
  3. "Self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-worth—these are the foundations of leadership."

Mike shares practical tips for improving leadership by honing skills like problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and execution. Mike emphasizes that understanding personal values and leading oneself is crucial before successfully leading others.

5 Key Takeaways: 1. Leadership Begins with Self:

  • Leadership starts by looking in the mirror and recognizing your potential.
  • Self-awareness is key to personal growth and leadership.
  • Building self-confidence and self-worth lays the foundation for effective leadership.

2. Developing Core Leadership Skills:

  • Focus on problem-solving to tackle challenges head-on.
  • Improve decision-making to drive positive outcomes.
  • Strong communication skills are essential for leading yourself and others.

3. Understanding Personal Values:

  • Reflect on what you value most in life—time, relationships, or energy.
  • Align your values with your actions for authentic leadership.
  • Recognize that values change as you grow and evolve.

4. The Power of Thinking:

  • Critical thinking helps solve problems and make better decisions.
  • Creative thinking opens the door to innovation and new ideas.
  • Life, like business, is a thinking process—embrace it.

5. Continuous Self-Improvement:

  • Work on yourself first before leading others.
  • Build leadership skills through experience and practice.
  • Effective leaders are always learning and growing.

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