You may feel that your expertise and experience qualify you to lead others today. Although you might be feeling capable and maybe even responsible for other people, it is important to remember not to get carried away with your sense of power in situations. If you can keep in mind that others probably look up to you because of their trust in you, you may find that it is easier to guide and mentor them through your openness and receptiveness to their ideas. As you listen to the people around you today, you might wait until they are finished explaining to respond in a caring and compassionate manner to what they have to say. By doing this, you may notice that they are more willing to let you guide them.

Giving your full attention to others can go a long way toward gaining their respect. Leadership is often something that is misunderstood; many people think that if they simply clue other people into how much they know, they will be successful leaders. Even if we feel totally confident in our abilities, however, we can only lead if we create an atmosphere of respect and mutual admiration. Truly listening to others is perhaps the easiest, and most important, way to do this for giving people the space to explore their ideas creates an environment filled with trust, understanding, and mutual appreciation. Hearing other ideas today will cultivate a greater trust by other people in your abilities to guide them.