Masterful Mindsets – Role Model The Way
“You don’t have to be a “person of influence” to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me.” ~ Scott Adams
If you were to think about the people who have been role models to you in your life, I would be willing to bet that the majority of them never really knew they were your role model. So think about that for a minute… how many people then, have you likely been a role model to that you have no idea you’ve influenced? Kind of makes you get chills, right? I mean, think about how you show up every single day of your life. What are you modeling to others? What energy are you giving out that others are absorbing? What habits or behaviors do you model that someone else is likely learning from you? What mindset or beliefs is someone picking up from you that are becoming their own? And maybe the most important question… is the model you are being worth modeling?
You might think that no one is watching but I can promise you, someone is. Especially now, maybe more than ever! You are showing others how to handle this situation and the adversities that have come from it. If you are home with your family, you may be their sole role model right now – hopefully, showing them how to maintain good habits and manage their emotions. Or maybe you’re simply modeling to your co-workers how to successfully navigate your new work situation and be productive from home. Whatever the case, I can just about guarantee that you are a role model to someone. So it’s time to adapt the role model mindset and fully commit to being a role model worth modeling.
You get to choose every day how you will show up. You must talk the talk AND walk the walk because people notice. So be sure you are modeling what you want others to learn from you. Now I’m not saying that as a role model you have to be perfect. That’s not the case at all. As a matter of fact, being human – mistakes and all – is what makes us not only relatable to others because we are being real, but it gives the people we model to, an extraordinary opportunity to learn how to handle adversity and struggle as well. Because the truth is, there will always be struggles and hard work in front of us.
Let’s take athletes for example… They may look effortless on the field or court but they have to work hard for what they want, with no guarantee that they will win every time. Great athletes demonstrate hard work, commitment, leadership and exemplary character. They know how to handle adversity and failure, as well as continually strive to be their best on the road to success. I think that’s part of what makes so many of them great role models. As I write this, I can see one of my daughters outside working out and practicing. She’s done it literally every single day that we’ve been quarantined because she can’t go to her usual practices. She isn’t slacking off or letting up. She’s leveling up, even now. Talk about a role model… She reminds me to push myself to give my all every day. And guess what, she has no idea that she’s modeling that for me! But the ripple effect is big. Because as her example reminds me to be my best, I can give my best to you and all the clients I serve. I will not let up… I will continue to level up during these times, just like her. And hopefully as I model that to everyone I encounter, they in turn, will level up and keep the ripple going!
I will lead, I will challenge and I will inspire every chance I get. I am far from perfect! But I know that if I want to role model the way for my family, my friends and my clients… then I have to show up every day with the goal in mind that I’m going to be my best so that others can benefit and be inspired to do the same.
So what about you? What do you want to model to others? Are your habits, behaviors, words, etc modeling that? If not, then where do you need to level up? Challenge yourself to do it. You’ll be glad you did because remember… people are watching and whether you realize it or not, the role model they see is you. Be a role model worth modeling!
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