Being a leader is about more than a title; it’s a mindset. And it fluctuates – people may feel more “leader-like” on some days than others. Feeling capable and confident can make leaders more successful for their organizations, so helping them feel the part every day is critical. New research shows that the simple act of starting the day with some positive self-reflection can have big impacts on how a leader feels about their role and consequently make them better leaders at work and happier at home.

The research, published in the Journal of Management, comes from Trevor Foulk, a management professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Foulk worked with Klodiana Lanaj of the University of Florida and Remy Jennings of Florida State University to look at what organizations can do to nudge leaders to identify more strongly with their leader role.

“Boosting leader identity is an important part of leadership skill development,” says Foulk. “Developing a person’s leader identity happens through positive leadership experiences at work – and beyond – and through interpersonal interactions.”

"Being a great leader is not just about having the title – it's also about feeling like a leader," says Foulk. "And even great leaders don't 'feel it' every day, so it's important to develop strategies to help put leaders in the right mindset so that they can be as successful as possible"

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