*By Richard E. Mobley, Guest Columnist, PLA Facilitator – The Seven Four Group | Be Far More!
Over the years, I've coached hundreds of professionals who’ve all asked some version of the same question: How can I become the kind of leader others want to follow?
The answer begins with one principle: awareness.
Before you can lead others, you must first understand yourself—your values, your habits, your blind spots, and your strengths. That’s the foundation of meaningful leadership. It’s also why I’m honored to partner with the Etowah Gadsden Chamber for the 2026 Professional Leadership Academy (PLA).
This program doesn’t offer surface-level strategies or temporary motivation. It’s built to guide you through a transformative process—starting from the inside out.
In our first session, we’ll explore essential leadership laws like:
● The Law of the Lid: how your leadership ability limits your impact
● The Law of Intentionality: why growth doesn’t happen automatically
● The Law of Awareness: because you can’t grow unless you know who you are
You won’t just learn theory—you’ll learn how to live it out personally and professionally.
If you're a Chamber member and you're ready to strengthen your leadership impact in 2026, keep reading the newsletter series. We’ll continue to give you insight into the PLA program and keep you aware of next steps. I’d love to see you in our next cohort.
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