Most leaders if they were asked if they have ever struggled with confidence and self-doubt, and they were honest with themselves, would say yes!
Lack of confidence as a leader comes from many places including how we feel about ourselves and how we believe others feel about us.
Confidence allows leaders to stand up for what they believe in, have the courage to take risks with the possibility of embarrassment and and face the unknown with little fear.
But confidence doesn’t magically appear because you desire it. For many leaders it requires a great deal of self talk, reflective thinking and perspective. Like most self improvement it requires work.
Here are three ways leaders can build and improve confidence in their leadership...