When it comes to body building and working out your core is an essential aspect. Focusing on core workouts can help from weight loss and building muscle to getting into better shape and being healthy. This is because your core is the foundation of your entire body. Justin Maguire said, “If your core is weak, nothing else can be strong.” Many benefits come when a person takes time strengthening their core.
Since your core is important for your body and health then your leadership core is important for leaders. When a leader has strong character then they maximize their leadership abilities and see an increase in personal results. This is because when you focus on your leadership core you will become a better person and leader. Three important aspects to having a strong leadership core:
1. Core values- The words value means “to consider with respect to worth, excellence, usefulness, or importance” and “to regard or esteem highly.” A leaders core values are the most valuable things in a leader’s life. These can include things like a spouse, family, parenting, close relationships, spirituality, and health. Every leader has core values but not every leader focuses on them. The key is to have and maintain a balanced life so you stay focused on your core values.
2. Core character- Leader’s who want to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy need to have good character. The character of a person can raise them up or cause them to come crashing down. Having good character is about making sure you stay moral and ethical within your life. This means requires making the right choices and decisions no matter what.
3. Core beliefs- Every leader needs to know and stay strong to their core beliefs. This is because as Malcolm X said, “If you don’t stand for something your will fall for anything.” A leader’s beliefs can be defined as “an opinion or conviction.” So knowing and following your personal beliefs is essential to being true to yourself.
Question: What are some core aspects of your life? Can you add to the list?
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