March is More Than Boxes
Moving is stressful, period! My oldest son and his family just moved from our home to their new location. I swear to you that last week was treacherous! Tensions were high and emotions higher, whew! It doesn’t matter if you’re moving homes, offices, or even just rearranging a room—the process stirs something deep inside us. Over the last year, I’ve moved offices twice—once at work and once at home. On the surface, moving books and bookshelves should be simple: Remove the books, move the shelves, replace the books. Easy, right? Wrong!
In both instances, what I thought would be a straightforward task became a journey of re-evaluation. As I began placing books back on the shelves, I found myself asking questions I didn’t expect. Why did I put this book here in the first place? Do I still need this? Why have I kept these books front and center while others were tucked away? What once made perfect sense in my old setup no longer fit in the new space. Collections of titles now made sense to be next to others or placed in a different order.
Why Is Moving So Emotionally Charged?
At its core, moving disrupts our sense of order. The act of packing and unpacking forces us to confront our own choices — what we’ve prioritized, what we’ve held onto, and what we’ve ignored. It’s not just about the stuff. It’s about the stories attached to the stuff. Every object holds a memory or a belief about what matters.
The Soul of Leadership
Your soul is your core—who you are, your emotions, your character, your everything. Leadership works the same way. As we move through seasons of change, we must reassess what we’ve built. The systems, habits, and mindsets that served us before may not fit the next stage.
The Soul of Leadership is about this emotional inventory. Are we holding onto outdated ways of thinking? Are we prioritizing what truly matters? Are we making room for what’s needed now? Leadership isn’t just about what we do—it’s about how we grow. It’s knowing when to honor traditions and when to create space for something new. Are we clinging to structures that no longer support our vision? Are we making decisions based on the past rather than the present?
These questions shape the heart of leadership.
Reflection:
What are you holding onto that no longer serves your leadership journey?
What needs to be re-ordered in your daily work?
Are you willing to release what no longer fits?
Call to Action:
This week, take 30 minutes to evaluate one small part of your workspace or routine. What’s been front and center? What’s been pushed to the back? Whether it’s a physical space or a mental habit, give yourself permission to move things around. Trust that what feels uncomfortable at first may be precisely what you need to move forward.
Keep Rising, Dr. Kim
