Morning to all,
In leadership and personal development, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of strategies, habits, and actions we’re told to adopt.
However, the journey to becoming an effective leader or achieving personal growth doesn’t always require grand gestures or sweeping changes. Sometimes, the most profound transformations come from the smallest, most consistent efforts. Introducing the concept of O.N.E: the Power of One Person and One Small but Critical Habit.
What does O.N.E stand for: Observe, Nurture and Excel
Life is busy and adopting or learning a new style of leadership can feel overwhelming. It was for me, years ago.
So when I embarked on this shift in my leadership style, I reminded myself of two things: 1) focus on just one change…just one, and 2) that just little old me had the power of affecting many lives, just by adopting this one step. This belief largely came from being a former community developer, and where there is a strong evidence that one community member can make a significant impact in improving their entire neighbourhood.
So I came up with the concept of O.N.E., which stands for Observe, Nurture, Excel. This approach emphasizes the power of one person making a difference through small, yet critical habits.
Observe – find a way to watch, listen and be curious.
The sentence I often find myself saying is “I wonder why……”. No judgement, just wonder. By observing the needs and dynamics within your organization, your responses, and your colleagues, you can identify opportunities for positive change. This is the WHY something may need to improve, change, continue, refine, etc.
Nurture – be kind and compassionate but focussed on defining a new habit
This is the WHAT. Now that you have observed and listened, and understand why something needs to change, now is time to define what the new habit needs to be.
Excel – this is about practicing the new habit
This is about the HOW. And here you think about practicing the new habit, and knowing how and when and where you will practice it.
The O.N.E. concept underscores the idea that significant leadership impact often starts with one person committed to making meaningful contributions. It’s a reminder that every small step towards authentic leadership can lead to substantial, positive changes within your organization.
More to share about the how you do this, in next week’s post!
Until then!
Email: SHiNE_Workbook@shaw.ca
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