What if you actually did have enough?
Leadership often requires us to focus on what needs improving or changing. But true leadership also requires a mindset of abundance: the belief that you already have enough (and you do) to grow, connect, and create.
1. The Tide That Lifts All Ships
Beatrice Chestnut, a beloved Enneagram author, reminds us that abundance lifts all ships. Like a rising tide, it flows from love, gratitude, and collaboration. Scarcity, by contrast, is rooted in fear—fear of not having enough time, resources, or energy. Fear drains your energy, but abundance fuels it.
2. Shifting from Scarcity to Abundance
To shift into abundance, start by acknowledging your fear. Say, “Thank you for trying to protect me.” Then, redirect your energy toward what you do have: relationships, resources, and opportunities. Gratitude fans the flame of abundance.
3. Practical Steps to Cultivate Abundance
Practice Gratitude: Reflect daily on what you have and who supports you.
Seek Collaboration: Look for opportunities to partner with others in your work or personal life. There is an abundance of opportunities around you, you may just need to seek it out.
Challenge Scarcity: When you notice thoughts of “not enough,” ask yourself, “Is this true?”
When you embrace abundance, you find new depths in your relationships, a clearer sense of purpose, and a renewed energy for leadership. The compass of gratitude will always point you to your treasure trove.
How are you choosing abundance in your leadership this month?
