1. Seek opportunities to take on leadership roles in and out of your workplace
How about being a committee member for a professional body like the Royal Society of Biology?
2. Take responsibility for your contribution when working with others
This could be part of a reflection activity when a project is reaching completion
3. Decide what you want to develop and engage mentors to help you
Mentors can be found by reaching out in the workplace or professional bodies can help too
4. Identify your strengths and try mentoring others in those areas
Complete a SWOT analysis and reflect on this
5. Find ways to bring your values to life through your actions
Believe in a particular cause? Why not do some volunteering in it?
6. Get feedback from a variety of trusted sources
If you have a mentor, this would be a great source of feedback
7. Take the first step today
Don't procrastinate!
