Who are you as a leader? What makes you unique?
It can be challenging for leaders to find their own approach to leadership that reflects their priorities and beliefs, especially because each leader is unique.
As part of the research for my book, The Future Leader, I interviewed more than 140 CEOs around the world. From these conversations, I developed the Golden Triangle of Leadership. These three connected things define who you are as a leader and shape your leadership abilities: your beliefs, thoughts, and actions.
Beliefs
Your beliefs are things you accept as true. They act as a guiding light and become your philosophy on business and life. Ask yourself about some of the core things you believe in. Write them down and be honest with yourself.
Thoughts
Thoughts are what you think about as a result of your beliefs. For example, if you believe that people are more important than profits, your thoughts will center around developing and valuing your employees instead of simply increasing revenue.
Do a thought audit at the end of every day to see what patterns emerge around how you think. You can even do this a few times throughout the day to see where your head’s at.
Actions
Your actions are what you do. They are influenced by your thoughts and beliefs, turning those ideas into something tangible. If your thoughts are focused on developing your employees, your actions will likely include focusing on employee experience and taking the time to listen to employees and value their feedback.
Look for patterns in your decisions and priorities. Do your actions reflect your beliefs and thoughts?
To be a great leader, your beliefs, thoughts, and actions must all align and be positive. It starts by being firm in your beliefs, manifesting them in your thoughts, and seeing them come to life in your actions.
Just like every leader is different, everyone has a unique Golden Triangle. If your triangle doesn’t align or your actions don’t match your beliefs or thoughts, it’s likely a sign that you aren’t true to yourself or have lost your way as a leader. Use this framework as a regular check-in to ensure that you stay the course.
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