When most people hear the word “create”, they often times associate the verb with professions like artist, musician, designer, or writer. The term “creative” has become a buzz word and many assume that if they don’t fall under that category they are not creators.

This misunderstanding of creativity causes countless professionals to miss out on the opportunity all humans have to create in their everyday lives.

What does it mean to create though?

Create (verb): To bring something into existence.

The key word there? Something. There is no specification as to what that something has to be-because in truth, to live is to create.

As leaders, regardless of the industry we find ourselves in, we are creating something everyday. That’s why our actions matter. It’s why the way we treat people and the way we communicate is critical, because how you do those things will influence what you are actively creating.

You are the one waking up each morning with the capabilities to make the day ahead of you something significant. As the leader of any team, you create the environment your team works in through the way you act and carry yourself. You create the culture of the work place in the same way.

Everyday that you return home from work you are creating the environment that your family will grow in. You become the creator when you decide that you want to play an active roll in the life you are living.

There are things in life that are entirely out of our control-there always will be. There are things that are created for you, but when you decide to take hold of the opportunity you have to create the world around you, you get to take some of that power back. 

Everyday you are writing the story of your legacy. Your actions pile up to how you will be remembered.

So I ask you…are you actively creating the life you dream of, or are you sitting yourself out of the creation process? This week we are releasing a podcast episode with guest Cassandra Bodzak. Cassandra is a lifestyle and spirituality guru who helps people step into the roll of “Co-Creators of life.” If you want to hear more about the concept of everyone being a creator, keep an eye out for the episode going live Wednesday May 26.

Keep an eye out for the podcast, and Lead well.