True North, Emerging Leader Edition, 3rd Edition

Part TwoDevelop Yourself

Figure II.1 A Compass for the Journey

Having examined your life story in detail, you are now prepared to pursue your development as an authentic leader. In our interviews, we learned that there are four essential elements in your personal development: self‐awareness, values, sweet spot, and integrated life (Figure II.1). With one chapter devoted to each area, Part II challenges you to engage in continuous personal growth as you develop authenticity.

Taken together, these four elements form the compass that guides you to your True North. After each experience, you need to calibrate your compass to ensure the steps you are taking on your leadership journey are consistent with your True North and the way you want to lead your life. Because your circumstances, your opportunities, and the world around you are constantly changing, this is a never‐ending process.

As you consider each of these areas, ask yourself the fundamental questions shown in Figure II.2.

Leadership Element	Key Challenge
Self‐Awareness	How can I increase my self‐awareness through introspection and feedback?
Values	What are my most deeply held values? What principles guide my leadership?
Sweet Spot	How can I find my sweet spot that integrates my motivations and strengths?
Integrated Life	Whom can I count on to guide and support me? How can I integrate all aspects of my ...