If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, the problem might not be your effort. It might be your environment. Marc and Teresa unpack a simple truth with huge consequences for personal development: nobody grows alone, and the slowest path to change is trying to muscle through it in isolation.
We dig into the idea that you’re shaped by the people you spend the most time with, then we make it practical with a framework we use in leadership coaching called the three levels of reach. First, you reach down by helping someone a few steps behind you, which builds confidence and reinforces what you’ve learned. Next, you reach out to peers who can hold you accountable and help you feel less alone in the struggle. Finally, you reach up to a mentor or coach who can see the potholes ahead, challenge your patterns, and give you direction you wouldn’t find on your own.
We also talk about what goes wrong when one level is missing, why groups of people who all share the same struggle can accidentally keep each other stuck, and how to take control of your “room” so you can grow faster without burning out. You’ll leave with tangible action steps, including a quick write-it-down exercise to identify who you need in each level and how to find what’s missing.
If you’re ready to lead yourself better and step into the right environments, grab our free five-part leadership series at modernleadership.us/lead. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the support they need.
If you’ve been listening to us talk about self-leadership and you’re ready to take the next step, enrollment is now open for the Self-Leadership Lab!
We begin November 2, and we’re limiting this group to just 15 participants.
You can learn more about the program and secure your spot at modernleadership.us/lab.
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It’s an opportunity to experience how we teach and work through real-life challenges before making a decision.
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