Module Ten: Leading Yourself & Others

Have you ever been around someone who you could tell was a good leader by how they engaged those around them? Many times we think of leaders as being extroverted, assertive, outspoken individuals. I have studied and walked with leaders for many years and I want to challenge that line of thinking. I have found that there are attributes, characteristics, and behaviors that strong leaders exhibit on a personal as well as professional level that are different from what you may think.

I have boiled down these traits to one word… GRIT. I am not referring to the popular, tiny white grain that is eaten in the South. I am referring to an acronym that defines what an excellent leader looks like.

GRIT stands for: Get over yourself; Run toward the hard thing; Inspire others; Take time for your growth and renewal.

Leading yourself and others well is important to all of us. When we choose to become a person of GRIT we will make a difference.

Larry Little
Eagle Center for Leadership

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“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

— John C. Maxwell

In this module of The MSS Way, we’ll cover: 

• Stay Grounded Under Pressure

• Leading Yourself Well

• Your Leadership Footprint

• Building Your Legacy