The 4 Most Powerful Words a Leader Can Say

It was all I dreamed about and the opportunity had finally arrived. I was stepping outside of my comfort zone to lead a team of people professionally. It was surreal. In an instant, a wave of fear rushed over me that I had only felt a few times in my life. The best way I can describe it was uncertainty, doubt, and unworthiness. I had been around long enough to know these feelings would pass, but in the back of my mind, I could never forget them.

That evening, I called a mentor of mine to share the good news and to get his advice on leading people. I also asked him if my fears meant I wasn’t ready. He told me, “There is a quote my first boss said to me when I got my first promotion and you need it right now:

“If we wait until we are ready, we will be waiting the rest of our lives.” – Lemony Snicket

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