113: Why "Leading Small" Matters & How to Do it Well

Our culture and our world sets us up to believe that the value of what you do in life is related to the size of what you do. Therefore, leadership can often be seen as ‘unimportant’ if it’s on a smaller scale or with small numbers. But we believe that “leading small” is an important opportunity and can have a big impact. In this episode, Holly and I are talking about leading small--what this means, why it’s important, and how to navigate it well. If you’ve ever felt like what you are doing or how you are currently leading is less valuable because it’s “small”, be sure to take a listen.   Key Points Discussed: What “Leading Small” Means Why Leading Small Matters How to navigate leading small well Ways to invest in your leadership while you lead small Learn to develop your discernment in decision making Figure out your motives Create healthy habits and figure out your baseline Find those who supplement your weakness and create a “cabinet” of trusted friends for the long haul Grow in integrity Learn to love those you lead when they are unloveable, difficult, or “unleadable” Develop courage and perseverance  Learn to learn (i.e. become coachable) Develop your confidence  Listen to past episodes about confidence to understand the role it plays in your leadership (see list below) Take the stages of confident leadership quiz to determine your next steps   Action Step: Join the Purposeful Leadership FB Group and tell us from the list of ways to prepare: what is one thing you are not doing that you will start?    Other Episodes & Resources Mentioned Episode 80: How to Avoid the Trap of Niceness and Speak Boldly with Sharon Hodde Miller  Episode 6: The Importance of Leading with Confidence Episode 67: The 5 Reasons Confidence Makes You a More Effective Leader Episode 68: What You Need to Know About Becoming a Confident Leader Stages of Confident Leadership Quiz Confident Leader Catalyst My Biz Bestie: How the Brain Works with Melina Palmer Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s other podcast, The Christian Woman Business Podcast Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode113 on August 18, 2020.