people will look up to you for inspiration, direction, and guidance. They will view your words and actions as benchmarks for their own performance and professional development. This influence carries significant responsibility, as the way you carry yourself can profoundly change team morale, motivation, and, ultimately, impact.
Being a good role model isn’t something you can simply declare for yourself—it’s a status granted by others based on their perception of you. It’s earned through consistent integrity and the ability to lead by example in both ordinary and difficult situations. People judge you by observing how well your actions align with your words and how you treat others.
I’ve been very lucky to have a few role models in my career. Individuals that I looked up to. They all had different strengths and weaknesses; I never expected them to be perfect or know it all, but they all share a few common attributes: they have impeccable integrity, are always calm and respectful, and assume ownership of almost everything.
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