Want to be a leader, do this! with Shea Smith

<h3>Do you consider yourself a leader? Women tend not to own their leadership roles. We are often accidental leaders and forget the experiences we’ve had that make us a leader.</h3> <p>If you are questioning whether you are a leader, look back on all your experiences and how you’ve led in the past. Maybe your leadership roles began with student government. Maybe being a chairperson of a committee.</p> <h3><strong>The role of vulnerability in leadership</strong></h3> <p>Doubt, a lack of confidence, and insecurities often prevent us from seeing ourselves as leaders. However, a lack of confidence does not mean you cannot be a leader. There are other assets that contribute to one being a successful leader.</p> <p>Shae suggested that the best thing you can do to model what a successful businessperson looks like, what a leader looks like, is to share these feelings with your team. Let them see the work you are doing to gain more confidence. You are not expected to be infallible or perfect. Vulnerability is where leadership really excels.</p> <p>Robyn emphasized that the more we accept vulnerability, the more we can grow and the better we are able to lead. No one perfect. If you are struggling with perfectionism, delegate being perfect to someone else.</p> <h3><strong>Perfect is not in the definition of being a leader</strong></h3> <p>Being a leader is not about being perfect, it is about being the point person. Delegate things to others so that you can take care of yourself as a leader. Otherwise, you won’t be able to be present as a leader.</p> <h3><strong>Myths of what true leadership is</strong></h3> <p>Some of the myths of being a strong leader include:</p> <p>You have to be high up in a company</p> <p>Speaking from big stages</p> <p>On a pedestal so to speak</p> <p>You can lead right where you are. It is about having a mindset shift to own your leadership authority. You can lead right where you are and doing so will help you become a better leader as you grow and get to higher levels.</p> <h3><strong>How to begin