I recently had the opportunity to hear Santiago Álvarez de Mon, Professor of the Managing People in Organizations Department at IESE, talk about leadership.

Here are some reflections about how we can become the best version of ourselves:

We are all humans in process. It's crucial to remember that we're not perfect, but we can get better. Yes, it takes effort and discipline to learn, build our character, and have strong values to do good for everyone. Our character is like a muscle; we need to work on it, be consistent, and take time to think about whether we're doing things right. Álvarez de Mon said that we should ask ourselves questions, be quiet sometimes, and appreciate things with humility and gratitude.
We need moments to reflect. Why should we ask ourselves personal questions when we talk about leadership? It's about being coherent in values and actions. People can't give what they don't have, and being a leader is about serving, not about having power. Power and authority are different things.
Leadership is about serving others. Think about this: What kind of impact do you have on others? Leadership is not about you; it's about how you impact the people around you. Do they feel safe, confident, eager to learn, responsible, amazed, and good about themselves because of your leadership? True leadership is about others.

Leadership is a decision and what actions you're taking to be a better person and a better leader. How you are forging your character so you can stay calm in tough times, be fair under pressure, act consistently in complex situations, and be courageous when things are unfair.

Have you ever thought about the kind of person you want to be?