This is very thought provoking, Tanveer! I think because leadership is often hard, that the reflective process and learning needs to be balanced with self and mutual support. To accomplish the reflective work you are recommending, I might suggest that doing so with a small group of colleagues can help. In my experience, conscientious servant leaders can sometimes be so hard on themselves that their individual learning lacks an element of self-care, community and trust. Learning together can help build the confidence needed to meet the challenges before us all.

Tanveer ~ As I read your wonderful post I couldn't help but think to myself: how easy it is to say these things, how much more difficult to learn them and do them day to day. Indeed, it seems as if each of your straightforward points, because it is a life learning not just a technique, may well take a life-time of practice. That is not to say, "Oh, it's too big" or "I can't," but more to remember that these are lessons we learn again and again and again as our heart becomes truly educated to the inner and outer worlds of leadership. Thank you for a thoughtful and inspiring post. All the best to you.