Often as a leader, you provide guidance/advice to staff on development needs and possible areas of growth. However, many times you forget about the development needs that you as a leader need. Everyone can improve and grow.
Abraham Lincoln said "I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."
You must take time to make an investment in YOU and Your career. Yes, I know it is not easy, too much work, deliverables, deadlines, etc. If you don't do it, no one else will do it for you, plus it will make you feel better and more confident.
My suggestions:
* Set a personal goal to learn something new about your organization or professional discipline (every week)
* Learn by teaching (this is something Stephen Covey talks about often, you learn the most when you teach others)
* Development does not have to be related to your profession but could be something that has nothing to do with your job . . . but bottom line, you are growing and learning.
* Personally, I found periodically talking to a network or even recruiter about my background and what is needed for me to take another role that I might be interested in . . . have someone outside of your organization provides good feedback on how your background relates to the general marketplace.
Bottom Line: Make an investment in You!
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