Leaders may like to think we’re independent thinkers and actors, but really we’re not. You are being formed every day – by who you spend time with, who you listen to, and what you give your attention to. Some people stretch you, strengthen and sharpen you, others dilute, distract, drain or may even be out to destroy you! Here’s a simple diagnostic to establish the truth about who is shaping your life: Nobody is a Stand-Alone Leader Leaders form communities, and we cannot be formed in isolation. We are shaped as we shape, in community – whether intentional or accidental. The question therefore is not if you are being shaped, it’s who is shaping you? And I think we need to be aware and intentional about that now, more than ever as that shaping includes: In a world of ‘influencers’ – some of the most influential “people” in your life may include some you’ve never actually met. Two Circles Every Leader Lives In We inhabit two communities: 1. Public Community These are the people who: This circle determines your influence. They are important. […]