Your Vision for You and Leadership

What type of leader are you for your own life?
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In the book Leadership in Turbulent Times, author Doris Kearns Goodwin
talks about transactional and transformational  leadership.

The book brings to light the lows and highs of 4 iconic U.S. presidents: Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Johnson.

What's the difference in these 2 leadership styles? Easy: 
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• Transactional is the nuts-and-bolts of everyday decision making
• Transformational supports the big picture vision

While these definitions are most often applied to organizations or companies, it can be helpful to bring these ideas to yourself.

As you're going about your day-to-day stuff, often with a big "to do" list, have you paused long enough to reflect on the overall vision you have for your own life or your family life apart from the nuts-and-bolts of Your List?

Is your style:

• Transactional?
• Transformational?
• Both?

Why does it matter?  Keeping your eye on the birdie of your greater vision not only influences at home leadership (even if that means you alone or you and your dog or cat), but helps you reframe when you're feeling bogged down with the nuts-and-bolts.
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Many Unexpected Blessings and Cheers to you!

​Photo Credit (sign): Jens Johnsson
​Composite with blue birdie of happiness: Catherine