
Preview of Sheila Kelly's Unleashing the
Leader Within from Speak Out Series, Vol. 3
The Art, the Heart, and the Joy of Leadership.
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free." Michelangelo
How much joy do
you experience in your day? If you are like many leaders, the answer is
probably, “Not much.” This can be the outcome of the disconnections between what
you know, what you do, and who you are. This is not entirely your fault. We are
on knowledge overload, and our brains are clogged with too much data, too many
details, and a seemingly endless array of experts ready with the latest system,
theory, or approach – any of which would probably work if we had the time to
implement it before the next one comes down the pipe.
This is neither about analyzing the problem nor assigning blame. Now is time to
move beyond that. It is time to give yourself permission to unleash the leader
within. You were born to lead. You were designed to take charge. Your destiny
lies in your ability to experience the joy of personal and professional
leadership. Leadership is not what you know, it is what you do. More than what you do, it is
who you are.