A Leadership Philosophy

Leadership is complicated.

A leadership philosophy is very personal. Given the various successful styles, I find it challenging to articulate mine.

There isn’t a single best philosophy but a collection of pros & cons to consider within a specific context. Depending on the context, a particular leadership style will fail miserably while another will flourish.

In this post, I will share my leadership style as a Principal Engineer.

Principles

Principles are a guiding light in the darkness. Without principles, you’ll find chaos.

I follow these principles.

Be Authentic

I am who I am.
I share my opinions.
I’m consistent.

Prioritize Collaboration

I’m only as good as my team.
I foster effective communication.
I build trust by doing.

Amplify Integrity

I own my mistakes.
I hold myself accountable.
I lead with facts over feelings.

Reinforce Confidence

I directly face adversity.
I commit to my decisions.
I know we can do it.

Be Humble

I only know some things.
My team knows best.
I listen to all feedback.

Cultivate Empathy

I care about you.
I want you to succeed.
I believe in you.

Be Proactive

I know change is constant.
I anticipate problems.
I look for opportunities.

Release Control

I stay out of the way and know when to lead.
I trust my team.
I’m available as-needed.

The Struggle

Is anyone born a leader?

Leadership is a lifelong pursuit. It was challenging when people looked to me for answers. I’ve felt like a deer in headlights. 🦌

However, all experiences lead to confidence; everything is easy when you’ve done it all.

I’ve grown into leadership. I’ve dug deep, done the work, and now I lead with confidence and humility. I forge paths to improve experiences within my control. I do it for you—my family—and my friends.

If you are an aspiring or struggling leader, with time, you will succeed. Believe in yourself like you do your heroes. 🦸🏻‍♂️

What’s Your Philosophy?

We need leaders now more than ever. Navigating our world during unprecedented change is challenging, but someone must.

If you’re a parent, elder sibling, manager, entrepreneur, public servant, an expert in your field, and many more, you’re a leader.

If you haven’t pondered your philosophy, now is a good time to lead yourself in this new era.

A Leadership Philosophy