What if leadership isn’t about having it all figured out — but choosing to show up anyway?

Too often, we treat leadership like it’s something you either have or you don’t.
(I definitely didn’t think I had it until late in high school… and even then, there was a ton of doubt.)

• A talent.

• A title.

• A personality trait.

But real leadership?

• It’s something you build.

• Brick by brick.

• Moment by moment.

• Step by step.

Psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson puts the growth mindset this way:
It’s not about being good. It’s about getting better.

People with a growth mindset — the belief that abilities can be developed — are more likely to stay motivated, bounce back from failure, and pursue goals with purpose.

• They don’t wait for permission.

• They don’t chase perfection.

• They just keep showing up.

This week, try letting go of the need to prove yourself. Focus instead on how you can improve yourself.
Ask yourself:

1. Where can I learn today?

2. Where can I give effort, even if the outcome isn’t certain?

3. How can I lead with curiosity instead of comparison?

Small actions. Big impact.
Because progress starts with showing up — not showing off.

Lead with intention. Grow with purpose.