Leading and Succeeding from the Heart | DelRae Messer | David T.S. Wood

Servant leadership is all about focusing on others with no expectations of return. Leading with your heart isn't easy, but when you focus on lifting up others, you inevitably lift yourself in the process! In this episode of My Extra Mile, David T. S. Wood interviews servant leader, DelRae Messer, about identifying leadership styles and nurturing the vision in others.

 

If you want to identify your leadership style, learn how to build a reliable team, and nurture your path along the way, this episode is a must-hear!

 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

 

• Servant leadership and how to lead from your heart
• Becoming a leader in every area of your life
• Questions to ask to identify your leadership style
• The evolution of leadership
• Inspiring others and nurturing yourself
• Letting go of comparing yourself to others
• Focusing on why you're doing something
• Practicing gratitude and appreciating where you are

 

Servant leadership & collaboration

 

Leading with your heart and your desire to impact others is the definition of servant leadership. Being a leader isn't based on your authority or experience; it's based on leaving people better than you found them. By collaborating with other people, your leadership style will continuously evolve.

 

Have you ever considered that you have the opportunity to lead in every area of your life? In your home, family, finances, relationship, and even personal challenges, you can lead with positivity and tackle any problem with confidence. Becoming a better human will help you achieve your goals and help you build them surrounded by supportive people.

 

Questions to ask to become an impactful leader

 

If you don't think you're a leader, ask yourself why? What is your reasoning for thinking you're not doing enough? Is your thought process focused on success, status, or achievement?

 

What is your definition of a leader? What character traits, core values, and respect do the leaders in your life have? When you learn how to define leadership accurately, you will start to write your own story about leadership.

 

Watching other people succeed and helping other people become leaders can empower you and help you feel better about yourself. Breathing belief into other people can, in turn, breathe more belief into yourself. Becoming an effective leader is about developing leaders.

 

Evolution always unfolds the same way. It will go up, down, and plateau, but you have to let go of the outcome and focus on the journey instead. Inspire action in other people but be sure always to nurture your path first.

 

How to develop your leadership style

 

Get uncomfortable, speak out, and share your story! Work with your team and relationships to develop a collective vision, so everyone is working towards the same goal. Set a goal just for yourself and stay in your lane to show others the power of belief in yourself.

 

The fastest way to slow your growth is to compare yourself to others. Your path is unique, and the skills others have gained will never be the same as yours. Each person's journey is different, and success will vary, so be proud of what you've done and how far you've come.

 

What are you struggling with right now? What are your most significant pain points, and what has benefited you along the way? People won't care how much you know until they know how much you care. A focus on servant leadership isn't something you do with any expectation of return; it's about doing things for others with no expectations. Focus on practicing gratitude for the little things while working towards the big.

 

Connect with DelRae Messer

• Follow DelRae on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesstentrepreneur/
• Follow DelRae on Instagram: @DrDelRae

 

Connect with David T. S. Wood

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