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In this post, we’re diving into a topic that might not always seem to connect directly with self-leadership: love. But not the mushy, romanticized version of love. Instead, we’re talking about real love—the kind of love that powers your work, your relationships, and even how you lead yourself.

The Role of Love in Self-Leadership

Love is a crucial part of self-leadership. Why? Because doing what you love and loving what you do is the key to happiness and success in both your work and your life. It’s nature’s way. Do what you love and love what you do. The key to happiness.

Let me hit you with a Walker-ism: Do what you love and love what you do. It sounds simple, but it’s not always easy. Many people feel stuck doing things they don’t love, whether it’s a job, a routine, or even their lifestyle. But here’s the truth: through self-leadership, you can learn to love what you do, no matter what it is.

Self-leadership teaches you to connect with your purpose and turn the mundane into something meaningful.

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From “I Have To” to “I Want To”

What do we say, linker or sinker? When you bring love into your work, whether it’s your dream job or just the job you have right now, you shift from “I have to” to “I want to.” That mindset is the key to happiness. So, love is not just a feeling; it’s a choice to show up and give your best, regardless of what’s in front of you.

Loving your work brings pride to your home life, too. Here’s where love and self-leadership start to blend. When you love what you do, it doesn’t just affect your work; it follows you home.

The Energy You Bring Home

Here’s another Walker truth: when you walk into your home, loving your work, you walk in as a powerful, attractive, and non-needy human being. If you’re miserable and disconnected from your work, that energy seeps into your home life, causing you to compensate by putting undue pressure on your relationships. But when you love your work, you bring a different energy home—one of confidence, fulfillment, and that energy is infectious.

Many people make the mistake of bringing work problems home and discussing them with their spouse. This can start a cycle of negativity. Firstly, your spouse is probably not an expert in your field, and secondly, it shows you’re not complete or capable of handling the work you’re given. Yet, you still want a promotion?

When your work fulfils you, you won’t chase validation or approval at home, making you less needy and insecure. Instead, you bring strength, attraction, and a sense of purpose home. That’s the power of loving what you do.

Imagine the Difference

Let’s just imagine for a minute someone walking through their front door and being warmly greeted by their family. Imagine a family laughing together, children looking up to their parents with admiration. Loving your work doesn’t just improve your day; it improves your relationships, family, home life, and even your health.

The Foundation of Great Leadership

Self-leadership, loving what you do, and doing what you love are incredibly important. The key to great leadership is simple: it starts with self-leadership. This means showing up every day with love for what you do and love for the journey. It’s about turning up in your work, relationships, and life with purpose and passion.

When you love what you do and confidently lead, you inspire others because you’re a role model—or as we call it in the Walker system, a “real model.” You don’t just turn up because you have to; you turn up because you want to, because you choose to. And that’s the difference.

The Authentic Impact of Love

Let’s get real for a second. Take the smile off the dial. When you turn up loving what you do, people notice. You can’t fake that kind of stuff. People follow when you lead with love, whether in your business, family, or community. Why? Because love brings with it a balance of support and challenge.

So remember, the intersection of love and self-leadership isn’t just a destination; it’s a journey. Love what you do, and you’ll find that it enriches every aspect of your life.