“How You Lead is What You Leave”         -N. Anderson

Leadership and Legacy

I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy lately. Perhaps it’s due to where I am in my career. But I’m not sure that thinking about legacy should be reserved for more seasoned professionals.

I think it’s just as important for someone coming into the workforce to think about it. Legacy is, “the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life.” Therefore, each role you have, each person you encounter, how you treat them, how you do your job, it’s part of your legacy.

I can’t help but wonder if I would have handled my early career decisions had I thought about my legacy.

What’s Your Legacy?

I believe legacy is something valuable to think about throughout your career.

Here are some things I think about as I look back:

• How did I treat my colleagues?
• Am I proud of the work accomplished?
• Did I extend my gratitude to those that helped me along the way?
• Would my boss or colleagues recommend me without hesitation?

Leaving a Legacy of Significance

If the answer is positive to all of these, I’d like to think I’m creating a legacy of significance.

I hope some of these will be part of my legacy:

• I fostered meaningful relationships
• I always focused on putting my customers first.
• I prioritized my team in a we vs. me culture.
• I created a life-changing program for students with their future success in mind.
• I care about the people I work with.
• I created cultures that assured success after I left
• I led with authenticity and honesty.

How about you? What would you like your legacy to be?

Here’s to Leading with Love!

Love,
Nicki