Monday Madness
Monday Madness: SERVICE — The Power of What You Already Have
“Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.”— Ernest Hemingway
What if the greatest resource you have to offer isn’t something you own, but something you already embody?
Good Morning, Leaders!
As we deepen November’s theme of SERVICE, consider this:
Leadership is not simply about what we accomplish. It’s also about how we use our influence, presence, and resources to empower others.
With the midterm elections behind us, Q4 deadlines approaching, economic uncertainty continuing, and the holiday season upon us, many are carrying more than we can see.
This is precisely when servant leadership matters most.
Pause for a moment:
-Release the distractions.
-Breathe in deeply… exhale slowly.
-Again… inhale possibility… exhale pressure.
Now, reflect.
The Yoruba proverb reminds us:
“If you keep your pockets full of coins, you will always have small change.”
Perhaps the invitation is to reconsider what we hold tightly and what becomes possible when we share generously.
Abundance isn’t always about having more. Sometimes it’s about recognizing the value of what is already within our reach.
From a coaching perspective, meaningful service begins with self-awareness, intentional presence, curiosity, and a willingness to recognize the potential in others.
Servant leaders don’t need every answer. They create space for others to discover their own.
A Leadership Reflection
Self-Awareness:
What strengths, experiences, or resources am I overlooking that could benefit someone else?
Presence:
How might I better serve others by listening to understand rather than responding to solve?
Growth:
What could become possible for my team if I focused less on directing and more on empowering?
Intentional Action:
What is one meaningful act of service I can offer this week without expecting anything in return?
The Monday Madness Challenge:
Invite your team into a conversation about service.
Ask each person to identify one strength they can share and one way they can support another person’s success this week.
Remember, SERVICE does not require unlimited resources, perfect circumstances, or a leadership title.
It requires intention, compassion, and action.
You don’t have to have more to serve more. Lead with what you have, give with intention, and help others rise!
You got this!
Coach Tavia, PCC, MEd, MAT
References & Further Reading
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership — What Is Servant Leadership?
https://www.greenleaf.org/what-is-servant-leadership/
International Coaching Federation — ICF Core Competencies
https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/core-competencies
Harvard Business Review — The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice
https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-art-of-giving-and-receiving-advice
Vanzant, Iyanla. Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria Books.
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Tavia Robinson
EMPOWER COACHING & CONSULTING, LLC
732.743.5012
You got this!
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