In this mini episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern, author of "The Leadership Compass," shares a reading from the book's first chapter. Michelle reflects on a transformative leadership retreat and the journey to discovering her true calling as a leader. Episode Highlights - Transformational Retreat: A pivotal 2013 leadership retreat prompted Michelle to reflect deeply with the question, "Who are you called to become?" - Self-Discovery Journey: Michelle emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice, reflecting on past experiences, and understanding personal and professional growth. - Mentorship Wisdom: Advice from a regional general manager about being a proactive leader and integrating career with personal life. - Practical Insights: Navigating career and family responsibilities, continuous self-improvement, and leveraging mentor advice to shape leadership style. Leadership Call to Action - Reflect on Your Calling: Consider the question, "Who are you called to become?" and document your reflections. - Self-Assessment: Regularly evaluate whether you're making things happen, observing, or feeling lost. - Seek Feedback: Get insights from mentors or colleagues to improve your leadership approach. - Integrate Life and Career: Maintain harmony between your career and personal life for sustainable leadership. - Embrace Lifelong Learning: Commit to ongoing personal and professional development to enhance leadership skills. You can find more about The Leadership Compass incuding where to purchase at www.michelleredfern.com/books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.