Next an inkling emerges that signals your path might need to change in order to drive maximum impact, this is often an “inconvenient truth” given that it unsettles the status quo. It starts with deep introspection and listening to your internal dialogue. John O’Donohue’s words in his poem For A New Beginning capture the essence of self-renewal. The process of self-renewal can be unsettling and feel risky, but it is essential to persevere as a leader over decades and ensure you’re having the largest possible impact. Throughout my 35-year career as an optometrist turned social entrepreneur, I have practiced continual self-renewal in pursuit of a world where equitable access to eyeglasses is universal, especially for the poorest and most remote communities. That often requires individuals to detach from the work they are most attached to, to see their work objectively, to question their own tactics, to be open to change, and to embrace opportunities that require them to reinvent themselves. Leadership is a renewable resource-but only if approached with a spirit of self-renewal.
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