Leadership is a Journey

Although this blog and many others like it are full of information regarding how to be a better leader, the reality is, leadership is a journey.  Like life, your leadership experience will be your journey, uniquely yours and it will not mirror anyone else.  You can read tips and tools that may help you along your journey (much like a map) but this is your journey, your experience, and it's your responsibility to learn and grow, and experience your unique journey.  

This may sound cliche but in a way it gives you a bit of freedom to explore and experience in the way that works best for you.  

If you are a new leader, you are just beginning your journey.  If you have managed the same 10 people for the past 15 years, you are in a different place than the person with 15 years experience that has dealt with acquisitions, buy outs, turnover, and complicated employee issues.  Regardless of where you are on the journey, there is opportunity to learn, grow, and be a better leader.  To a certain extent you get to pick the side roads and how fast your car goes on your journey.  You probably don't get to pick the random animals that run across the street (i.e. obstacles) and car trouble you may endure.  

Each day, as you arise, remember, this is your leadership journey, and journey unique to your life and experiences.  And do your best to enjoy the journey.