Designing Your Future Self Podcast
Designing Your Future Self Podcast
Andrea C. McLean
Defining Your Leadership Identity
6 minutes Posted Mar 20, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Defining Your Leadership Identity
Identifying Your Core Values
Embracing Strengths and Growth Areas
Crafting Your Leadership Vision
The Importance of Leadership Identity
Exercise: Define Your Leadership Identity
Conclusion and Next Steps
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Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal, shaped by your unique values, experiences, and aspirations. If you don’t take the time to define your leadership identity, others may do it for you—and that’s rarely aligned with your true self.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
- What it means to define your leadership identity
- Why it’s crucial for your growth and impact
- Three actionable steps to shape your authentic leadership style
What is Leadership Identity?
Let’s start with a key question: Who are you as a leader?
If your initial thoughts are about your job title, responsibilities, or achievements, you’re not alone. Many of us define leadership by what we do. But true leadership identity goes deeper—it’s about who you are and how you show up in every interaction.
Do you find yourself emulating other leaders, only to feel inauthentic? That’s because leadership that doesn’t align with your core values can feel forced. Defining your own leadership identity allows you to lead authentically and with confidence.
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Resources and Links
- Follow me on social media for more personal growth tips @andreacmclean
- Read my blog post Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Leaders to Unlock Their Value, https://acmcoachinggroup.com/unlocking-leadership-excellence-strategies-for-leaders-to-cement-their-value/
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