Tough week or good week ahead? Will it "get to me" or not? It's a choice we can all make this Monday morning. 

We all know the workplace can be so corrosive to our spirit and that of our organization. But the simple truth of leadership is this: We can't lead by example, be the inspiration, and support people, if we let the corrosion reach our spiritual core. 

So we insulate ourselves with the certainty of our beliefs, and we use routines that help us throughout the day, especially before and during meetings. Then, from our calm, confident, connected place, the creative power of our core can find expression. The deeper sense of satisfaction as we lead is wonderful.

This month I'm learning to start each week repeating the affirmation from two weeks ago:

"I am strong;
Therefore I can;
Therefore I will."

Simply put, it gets me moving down the right pathway.

Tough week or good week ahead? It's your choice.

Stephen
ANE = Calm, Confident, Connected Leadership