Being Yourself

I have been reading two wonderful books by Bill George, True North and Authentic Leadership. As I have reflected on them, I have found each of the books to be both inspiring and confronting.

They point out that being successful in life and in business means being ourselves.

The people around us rely on us to be who we are. Our behavior must be in keeping with our lived mission, vision and values ALL the time. The core of our leadership strength lies in this ability.

Martin Luther King said that one thing we can never escape from is ourselves.

I find this notion incredibly powerful and demanding. Being honest with myself focuses me on the journey of never-ending personal improvement and the pursuit of excellence.

Everyday, I have the opportunity to be my personal best. Invariably, there are times when I let myself, and therefore others, down.

Finding our nature and living authentically in line with it builds lives, companies and communities of immense value.

The two books mentioned above are available at Bill George's website.