Leading From Where We Are

Yesterday I wrote a post entitled Grounded in the Present: Embracing the Power of Being Where Your Feet Are. That post was inspired while doing leadership development for high school students involved in FFA, BPA, student council, volleyball, basketball, and football at Shields Valley High School in Clyde Park, Montana. The post was about a great comment made by a student. He said, “We need to be where our feet are.” This was also a great reminder to that we must also lead from where we are.

Leading from where we are means focusing on the present moment and leveraging our current resources, strengths, and understanding to guide our team effectively. The qualities I mentioned—active listening, attentiveness to details, and prioritizing tasks—align perfectly with this approach because they encourage us to be fully present and engaged in the situation at hand.

By listening actively and paying close attention to what’s happening now, leaders can make thoughtful decisions based on the real-time context rather than being distracted by past setbacks or future worries. This mindset helps build trust, as team members feel genuinely heard and understood, fostering authentic connections. Ultimately, leading from where we are empowers us to act with clarity and confidence, even amid uncertainty, creating a resilient and adaptable leadership style rooted in awareness and connection.

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