How To Establish Yourself As A Leader (In My Eyes)

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How To Establish Yourself As A Leader (In My Eyes)

To me the greatest symptom of a leader is kindness. To lead is to be kind. To lead is to care. To lead is to care about the people in your, well, care. When I think of all of the truly amazing leaders and people I have worked with (although, we are all leaders, in our own ways) I think of this:
  • The selfless times that people have listened to me, far too many to count, listening so much more than they talk and giving me THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN EVER GIVE ANYONE IN YOUR LIFE. Their time, energy, listening and caring
  • Being the bigger person - sometimes I can have my little moments - a leader is someone who can see past that and keep on loving and leading with care and grace
  • A leader is someone who is consistent - when I see all of the people who show up for me time and time again my heart is truly moved. A leader is there for you after they promised they will be. A leader is someone who shows up for you time and time again and not just once and makes a big noise about it
  • A leader is someone who is calm and is patient. A leader is someone who anticipates your needs. I have worked with so many great leaders who knew what I did before I did. I owe my whole life to these people. To be able to calmly and quietly wait and then get your point across with authority is something that is truly spectacular to behold
  • A leader cares. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. 
  • A truly great work leader to me is someone who understands the almost invisible line between work and personal life (especially when you are neurodivergent) and is able to advise on those issues when that line really does get crossed
  • I’ll say it a third time. A leader is someone who cares. Who is upset to see me upset. Who gives me time (within reason). Who is there for me when I need it
I respect those most of all who go out of their way time and time again to help me

To all of the beautiful leaders out there reading this blog - thank you so much for everything you do for me and for everyone else - thank you ❤️‍🔥💖💕x
A selfie of Susanna in a mirror wearing a hard hat
Casual escape room selfie in a hard hat 🤳 

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