The Character Based Leader - The Book

"Character counts in leadership and there are key elements that shape character." If this resonates with you, then you have got to read The Character Based Leader.

The Character Based Leader is collaborative effort by 21 authors of the Lead Change Group to reflect their beliefs on character and leadership. Woven throughout each of the individual chapters is a message of choice, trust and community from leaders I know and respect like Jennifer Miller and Megan M. Biro.

This is about real leadership, not leadership drawn from check sheets or to-do lists. In 5 parts: Why Character-Based Leadership, Lead From Where You Are, Character-Based Leadership Traits, Leadership Communities, and Moving Forward, this book is nothing short of a call to action.

The Character Based Leader aligns so well with my own belief that you can only lead from who you are and with 21 perspectives, one will call to you. This is a book you could read from cover to cover or pick and choose the chapters or authors that call to you. You won't be disappointed.

"Instigate a revolution!"

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a free download from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I expressed are my own.

Writing Voice: A Day in the Life Sunday

I have been thinking a lot about voice lately. If you've been writing for a while, or even if you are new to the craft, I encourage you to do the same.

I have been blogging for over 6 years and am now accepting that I hit a plateau a little while back. I thought about stepping away from the blog but I could not do it. My writing slowed down and I did not pursue opportunities to speak on the topics I was known for writing about. If I didn't enjoy writing about them, how engaging and impactful would I be speaking about them?

Moving forward, I am committed to not write about what I always wrote about because it is easy or what others expect to read. I am working on getting back in touch with what keeps me going. That's what I'll write about and that's where voice comes in. The whole reason for this post is I wanted to share the most perfect definition of voice I've heard in a long time:

Voice is "the intersection of passion and what resonates with others."

Have you found your voice?

** Hat tip, and complete credit, goes to Jeff Goins.