Leadership is about more than managing the present. Iit’s about imagining what’s possible. In this episode, I explore the Best Possible Self practice, a simple but powerful reflection that helps leaders lead with hope, purpose, and clarity. Drawing on the work of Laura King, C. R. Snyder, and Kim Cameron, I share how envisioning your future self can strengthen wellbeing, focus, and leadership impact.
Show References
Cameron, K. S. (2012). Positive leadership: Strategies for extraordinary performance. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
King, L. A. (2001). The health benefits of writing about life goals. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(7), 798–807. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167201277003
Snyder, C. R. (2002). Hope theory: Rainbows in the mind. Psychological Inquiry, 13(4), 249–275. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327965PLI1304_01