Leadership patterns & Behaviors

Rinse. Wash. Repeat.

The leadership routines and patterns we develop today will help us lead the way tomorrow. We hear it all the time, right? This statement leads me to think about daily routines. What do we do every day as individuals that sets our patterns and behaviors? The question I think worth exploring more is, “Are the patterns and behaviors we currently have in place worth rinsing, washing, and repeating?” It’s a worthy and even very important question to consider.

Let’s consider the “3-3-3 Rule”. It takes 3 days to overcome initial resistance, 3 weeks to build consistency or a routine, and 3 months to develop automatic identity. I wouldn’t say this is a perfect science, but it’s pretty close. I’ve also heard it said that if you can do something for 30 days it will become part of your permanent routine in life. So, with these thoughts in mind, let’s ask ourselves the question are the habits, patterns, and behaviors we have as leaders and individuals worth “rinsing, washing, and repeating?” Let’s aim to say yes! And if the answer is no, then we can always stop and put the washer on spin cycle! (lol). My way of saying, hit the reset button if you need to, it’s ok!

Leaders, be encouraged. The jobs you do every day call for so much intelligence, emotional commitment, thoughtfulness, and response to so many people and decisions. You can do it, just remember to take time and reflect on how to best take care of yourselves and develop those healthy habits along the way.

Lead well.

Dr. Collum