Last week, I heard a sermon at church that resonated within me. In the Gospel, Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.”

The message was not that we can be the salt and the light; rather, we are the salt and the light. This is transformative. As leaders, we are meant to be the salt and the light to our team members. Let’s ask ourselves:
• Do people see me as a light? If not, what is blocking my light?
• How effectively am I using my gifts?
• Am I using my gifts to help others?
• Do others feel inspired by me?
• Are others moved to join with me in a shared collective vision?
• Am I a consistent source of positive energy for my team members?
• Do people know I genuinely care about them?
• Am I doing the little things, which mean so much, with kindness?
• What specialness do I bring to our team and our organizational culture?

These are the ways we can use our gifts and strengths as leaders to be “salt and light” and positively influence our business environment.

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