Are you a Leader?
Leadership is a huge topic. One which there are many varied opinions of.
The subject of parenting is exactly the same (I’m pretty certain I still don’t know what I’m doing there!!).
But I do know I want Liam to be active. It doesn’t bother me what activities he does, as long as he’s off the sofa each day and doing something which involves movement.
So how does parenting and leadership join together?
Well in both you have to lead by example. It’s a non negotiable, and all the theory in the world is pointless, unless you do the things that you say. Now I’d been out of shape for quite a few years. Through injury, through working too much, through things that had happened in my personal circumstances. The truth is they were all just an excuse, and we all know many people who talk a good game, but are much less so when it comes to actually DOING.
At almost 42 years old (I know I don’t look it ) I’m fitter than I have been in years. It’s definitely a work in progress, but it’s something I now do for life, and that my whole coaching is built upon.
The best chance of my son being fit and healthy, is for me to be fit and healthy. The best chance of my clients in my programmes being fit and healthy, is if I am. Now of course I am also doing this for me, and I’ve never felt better. But in my role as a parent and in my role as a coach I have to be a leader!! And the most effective leadership will always be to lead by example.
Are you doing the same in your life, or in your business?
At any age or any stage, it’s NEVER too late. Make the decision today, to get yourself super fit, healthy, resilient and strong, and lead by example.
Best
Ric
