It’s time to quit waiting for permission.

I know I’m guilty of looking around to check what others are doing before acting myself.

Of holding back and waiting for others to go first to give me permission. 

Which can mean I sit on decisions spending so long trying to figure out what the right approach is based on others’ actions and opinions.

And get stuck there swinging back and forth between options.

But that’s not leadership.

And not trusting myself.

That’s not giving myself credit for my own unique beliefs, ideas and gut feelings.

AND that’s assuming that others know the ‘right way’, when really there is none.

There is no right way.

“I spend an insane amount of time wondering if I’m doing it right. At some point, I just remind myself that I’m doing my best. That is enough.”

We need to tune into what we believe is the best approach.

And take action even though we fear getting it wrong.

Because the thing is, we will make mistakes.

Some people aren’t going to like what we say or stand for or do. 

They will think it, they will say it, they will tell others, and they will tell us.

But that’s the trade-off standing up, taking action and being a leader.

What decision do you need to make today?

Give yourself permission to stop holding back, waiting and believing that others know best.

You have the answers. Trust yourself, back yourself and commit to action.