Unsure ≠ Insecure

And self-critique is different from self-criticism.

I am often unsure of myself. Every day I wonder if I’ve made (or am making) a mistake on this or that. I always feel I can do more, and better. I have an abundance of opportunities to practice humility.

That’s not to say I’m insecure. I’m not.

Rather, I think these are indications of a healthy willingness to self-reflect and self-critique with an eye toward ever-greater awareness. And I think this is what makes me a good leader.

The difference is that my work is not about me. So I can mess up and be ok.

I can get corrected and be grateful.

I can feel less than confident and still show up and try.

I can wonder if I’m enough and remember I’m not alone.

If my work as an act of service, it’s not really about me at all.

Which is a massive relief.