How Rituals and Routines Can Help You Become a Better Leader

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rituals and routines, done with intention, can help us prepare ourselves to show up emotionally and mentally and lead from a place of power.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The theme of routines and rituals is popping right now. People around the globe are finding that the routines that once worked so well are no longer serving them. Life has changed, and our routines need to change too, if we want to stay on top of our game. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, co-hosts Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask kick things off by telling a true (and painfully embarrassing) story about how this is actually their second time recording the episode. Why? Because the first attempt was a miserable failure. Why was that? Because, ironically, they went into it without putting in the work of mentally preparing with a routine. It was an hour of their lives that they will never get back, but what an amazing validation of today’s topic.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in for some great tips on implementing routines and rituals into your day so you can be your best for the people you lead. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What Do You Need in a Ritual or Routine?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As leaders, we need to be present physically, mentally, and emotionally for our team. How do we get there? One way is by implementing rituals and routines that prepare us to perform and give our best. Some questions to ask yourself:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What roles do I play where I need to be at the top of my game?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Am I at the top of my game right now? If not, why not?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How can I get there and what will it look like?</span></li> </ul> <p> </p>