The Hidden Path to Exceptional
Three questions, 3 minutes.
That's all it takes to honestly assess if you're on track to becoming an exceptional sustainability leader.
I once believed a PhD degree would make me the sustainability professional I aspired to be. I was accepted into the University of Iceland's business administration department and spent years in academia.
What I discovered? Academia wasn't preparing me to maintain my passion or understand effective sustainability leadership.
The journey to becoming an outstanding sustainability leader isn't one-size-fits-all.
That's its beauty.
Most sustainability professionals focus on the wrong questions. They obsess over credentials and technical knowledge perhaps, while missing the qualities that truly differentiate exceptional leaders.
Want to move beyond basic competence? Ask yourself:
How deeply do you understand your industry's specific sustainability challenges?
Can you adapt your approach based on your organization's sustainability maturity?
How effectively can you interpret and navigate evolving regulatory requirements?
The most exceptional sustainability leaders I've coached don't have perfect credentials. They have these three qualities that transform their impact.
Give yourself 3 minutes per question.
Dig deep on how you're really performing in each skill set.
Write down three specific action steps that will jumpstart your growth.
In my next article, I'll reveal the three basic building blocks every sustainability leader needs before developing these advanced qualities.
Don't wait for more credentials to step into exceptional leadership. Your organization needs your unique perspective now.
When you are ready to transform your sustainability journey from overwhelming to empowering, you are more than welcome to reach out, [email protected] or to join my email list, for regular information and hints on wellbeing in the sustainability flora.
First and foremost I'm helping sustainability professionals like you maximize your potential and impact.
BGlobal & be kind ❤️
Berglind
