The leaders I most admire practice humility and downright dig growing. They look inward and outward, supporting others while staying committed to their own development and healing too, where needed. They are attuned to themselves and strengthen tuning in with those around them. Every challenge, courageous conversation, and moment of collaboration becomes a chance to learn something about themselves.

For me, that’s true too. Committing to my own growth strengthens how I support and relate with others. My peers and clients teach me daily. So do my loved ones. When I feel uncentered for any reason, I come back to center with a growth move. It’s part of my integrity and way of life; learning, leadership and ‘human-ing’ as a lifestyle. It can be entirely gritty at times yet deeply rewarding.

I consistently observe a wonderful truth, albeit imperfect and bumpy along the way. When we help others grow, they help us grow too. Humility is a key ingredient in the mix. I call it a ‘mutual growth loop’, and notice more fulfillment in the humans involved, and the business ideas and outcomes.

My inspired tangent all started with this wonderful reminder from Pema Chödrön:

“We work on ourselves in order to help others, and also we help others in order to work on ourselves.”

Because a reflection question perks up the fervor in some, here goes: How are you stretching and being stretched in the work you do with others?

Enjoy stretching!

Eva