I'm so happy you have opened this conversation, Mike. This is, in essence, part and parcel of what I do. A favorite mantra of mine is, "Out of who we are, we do". We can't do leadership well unless we are a person who leads ourselves well first. It's pretty tough to lead someone to a place that one has not yet been themselves.

I'm a firm believer that understanding and developing a healthy and strong belief system is the foundation for quality self leadership. It's this type of self awareness that allows us to move forward as leaders. Nice to see the conversation evolve around this important subject!