• Endeavor to become a lifelong learner in all aspects of your life
• Apply self-leadership practices to create the outcomes you desire
• Understand who you are and what you can accomplish
• Learn from everyone you meet
• Create time to read and grow
• Invest in your growth and development first
• Use your experiences as life and leadership lessons
• Keep your mind open to new ways of thinking
• Apply your growth, development and experiences to your leadership
• Use self-assessments and leadership assessments to find your blind spots and areas needing improvement