Growth happens in our lives when we are pushing to the edge of our comfort zone or a little beyond…whether it’s taking a risk, facing a fear or trying a new behavior. It can be easy to test the water and back off when resistance is felt from others. But resistance can be a natural part of the change curve, requiring a little more confidence to keep moving forward.

Here are a few things to consider as you expand your comfort zone as a leader.

• Managers have employees…Leaders win followers.
• Managers react to change…Leaders create change.
• Managers try to be heroes…Leaders make heroes of others.
• Managers accept status quo…Leaders challenge status quo.
• Managers have their eyes on the bottom line…Leaders have their eyes on the horizon.