Leadership Development Article:
Are You Fit To Lead?

This leadership development article is dedicated to service minded leaders who need to take a little more time for themselves. Remember the saying, “Healthy, wealthy and wise?”  It defines the exceptional leaders who strive for optimal health and wellness in both body and mind.

Exceptional leaders pay attention to their physical health because they know it is fundamental to their emotional, spiritual and financial fitness as well. 

Leaders must stay fit physically in order to radiate the energy and enthusiasm necessary to motivate and inspire.

This leadership development article is about the positive impact physical fitness creates both professionally and personally.  When you look good, you feel good. You project a more vibrant image. 

It makes sense, and it sounds so simple, so why doesn't everyone do it?

You may be saying to yourself, “I’m not where I want to be and it’s nobody’s fault but my own. I’ve allowed myself to get into a rut because I’ve just been too busy at work, with the kids, supporting others, etc. I’ve spent my downtime on the couch when I should have been outside enjoying physical activity and taking better care of myself.”

Okay we know all the reasons and excuses for not being physically fit. But the past is exactly where it should be – in the past! Leave it there and now let’s focus on your future.

So what next?

We’re not saying in this leadership development article that you must achieve the physique of an Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jennifer Lopez or Madonna. But you will quickly realize powerful results in your energy level by simply taking the time to exercise 30 minutes each day.

Simple Fitness Tips

Ideally, take one hour out of every day and do something physical that you enjoy; walking, jogging, hiking, lifting weights, swimming, aerobics – anything that gets you on your feet and moving. 

Fitness trackers are a great way to remind yourself to get active.

It’s true, by exerting more energy - you’ll have more energy.

Simply by moving more and breathing more deeply, you will begin to feel revitalized, possessing more energy and higher levels of concentration.

Commit, and make the time. You can always set your alarm clock for one hour earlier.  Or, take advantage of small breaks in your day by walking or climbing stairs.

Your friends, families and co-workers care about you – they’ll understand if you need to take a bit more time for yourself.

Let’s face it, people always find time to do something they are committed to. So, how about committing to your own health?

No matter how much we want to deny it we know it’s true, people who take care of their body enjoy life more. They have the energy to DO, not just dream about doing something some day.

When you take care of yourself it shows, and when you don’t, it also shows.

Consider these easy steps for getting started today…

• Begin your day with a brisk walk and a light breakfast.
• Cut out the morning donut and grab fruit/yogurt.
• Get rid of the multiple sodas and enjoy the awesome benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water per day.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Pack a healthy lunch and go outside and eat on a park bench.
• Take in the beauty of the great outdoors, breath it in!

Before you know it, “fit” will be feeling fantastic! You will notice your self-confidence will shoot through the roof. Those around you will respect you more for your discipline, your achievement, and most importantly – your example of self-leadership.

If you take away just one point from this leadership development article, we encourage you to remember that each one of us only has one shot at this great life, so we must leverage our time on earth by living it well and enjoying everything that it has to offer.

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