To reap #career and #leadership #success , think like a farmer: Prepare the soil. Make a conscious effort to create a safe place for others to flourish. Model vulnerability, lead with empathy, actively listen, and encourage open communication, to foster trust and collaboration. Adopt a growth mindset allowing your curiosity to fuel lifelong learning. Intentionally plant seeds. Having clarity on what you want is key to achieving it. Maintaining focus will help you and your team do the things necessary to expand your experience and skill sets. Align your attention and intention to plant the seeds for continued growth. Let the seeds grow. Empower your people to make their own decisions—even if they differ from yours. Step back yet offer your support and resources to allow others to thrive. And practice self-compassion by not pushing yourself to achieve goals in impossible timelines. Remove any weeds. A toxic employee, unreliable partner, or over-demanding client can take its toll if left unchecked. Same goes for outdated processes, services, or activities that drain your precious resources. Proactively assess the fields of your career and pull the weeds early and quickly. Learn from previous harvests. To thrive, view failures as learning opportunities. …see more