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.

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.

The role of vulnerability in leadership

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.

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.

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.

Perfect is not in the definition of being a leader

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.

Myths of what true leadership is

Some of the myths of being a strong leader include:

You have to be high up in a company

Speaking from big stages

On a pedestal so to speak

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.

How to begin to see yourself as a leader

As a leader, you are also a cheerleader. You are acknowledging every win, every milestone, every success along the journey. In addition, you are holding it all together, whether leading your family or leading a team within your business.

Celebration is the most underutilized tool in entrepreneurship. Celebrate everything. Don’t wait to celebrate once you achieve a big goal. Celebrate throughout the journey to avoid becoming exhausted and burnt out.

Shea uses her staircase method when working with her clients.

Download Robyn’s eBook Alleviating Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind and start using the 5 C’s journaling method to see yourself as a leader.

Schedule a call with Robyn and discover what’s holding you back.