It’s common to think of leaders at the head of a group, surrounded by other people. That’s accurate because leadership is a team sport and a people discipline. The paradox is that most of the great leaders of history made use of solitude, purposeful time alone to make themselves a better leader.

Take quiet, uninterrupted time alone to reflect on your life and work and purpose. Take time alone to ponder the future and your role in it. Take time alone to become more of yourself and build the strength to withstand the storms of the world.

Solitude is where you find strength. Savor it.

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