“I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values - and follow my own moral
compass - then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.” - Michelle Obama
A compass is said to be the most important instrument for navigation. My uncle used to work on ships and several years ago he made a statement that left a lasting impact on me: “It doesn’t matter the weather, a compass will always lead you home. Find your compass and it will always lead you home.”
A compass is said to be the most important instrument for navigation. My uncle used to work on ships and several years ago he made a statement that left a lasting impact on me: “It doesn’t matter the weather, a compass will always lead you home. Find your compass and it will always lead you home.”
Leading teams, organizations, and families require the use of your leadership compass to successfully guide your tribe to their destination. As a leader, you must live out your values daily. Your actions define your belief system, what you value and who you are. If you consider your track record as a leader, you would observe that you relied on a core set of values to guide you through difficult situations. These values are the compass that gives you direction and the anchor that keeps you grounded in good and bad times.
When I recall my personal journey, I realize that I was fearful. I was a small-town girl from Panama when I stepped off the plane in New York City. The values instilled in me by my parents, grand-parents and great-grand parents were the only compass I had. Spending my last two years of high school in a strange country and having few friends led me to depend solely on lessons from my early years to sustain me through a critical stage in my life. I relied on pure courage, resilience, respect, perseverance, preparation, integrity and continue to grow through fear.
1- Learn, Live, and Lead with your values
2- Who you are authentically will outlive what you do.
3- Remain intimate with your True North. You will be able to live with the decisions you make.
4- Know the difference between your values and your influential environment.
5- Your values and legacy matter. Choose wisely.
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
- Shannon L. Alder
Ilka is the President of Corporate GOLD (A Global Organizational Leadership Development Company.) She is a leadership consultant who helps leaders become better leaders, a certified emotional mastery coach, and an inspirational speaker. Her slogan is “Learn It. Live It. Lead it.” Her clients dumbed her “the connect the dots strategist.” She is a #1 international best seller author and a fervent leader with an extensive track record for helping leaders, communities and organizations reach their highest potential. She has spoken on stages nationally and internationally. Many speak of Ilka’ stage engagement and motivational speaking as captivating, inspiring, and impactful.
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Learn it. Live it. Lead it.