Headlines

The first time I presented our daughter, Lindsay Petty Wattam, with a bouquet of flowers, she was in 5th grade. She was being honored with the school’s special citizenship and leadership award. It would be almost 25 years before I would get to do it again and it was truly a special “Mom Moment!”

Dr. Patrick Hwu, CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, used this familiar example to drive home how important focused self-care is for those who strive to be strong leaders, individuals committed to supporting others and helping them be successful. He clearly understands that only by adhering to consistent self-care can one be positioned to pursue the most ambitious goals in work and life. 

Recently, I had the privilege of facilitating a leadership development program for the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2021. This gave me an opportunity to examine leadership, and leadership styles, in a unique way.

Headlines are perceived differently than they used to be—they’re less focused on the small moments, and published more frequently. If you look back at the headline moments of your own life, are you happy with what you see?