Self-governance is one of 6 critical leadership values. As a reminder, those values are Self-governance, Humility, Sacrifice, Freedom, Value Others, and Truth. The first five are crucial, but Truth is fundamental. It creates the foundation for the other five values. (For more information about Truth, check out course 5 - Share Truth for Excellent Performance.)When you hear self-governance, you may think about government. Our use can quickly adapt to that thinking, but our focus is on the individual.Defining Self-governanceThe dictionary defines self-governance as:Exercising control or rule over oneselfCharacterized by self-discipline or self-controlControl of one's emotions, desires, and actions by one's own willThose definitions show the way we use the word. Self-control is an essential synonym for self-governance. With that in mind, our definition of self-governance is...Passing up immediate gratification for future benefits.Think about the way that will impact your life. If you deve...
