Identify $3-5$ specific and difficult goals for your own leadership development that can:Leverage your strengths. Improve your weaknesses What professional needs are the motivation underlying these goals?Note: these are not career goals $($e$.$g$.,$ become a CFO$)$ but rather goals directly related to your characteristics as a leader.Action PlanHow will you implement each of your goals? Be specific. See the action planning template on the next page for an example.Who will help you and hold you accountable?Ask for feedback on your Leadership Development Plan from family, friends,coworkers, etc.Identify a "board of mentors" for future direction:Professional growth $($e$.$g$.,$ accountability partner, your boss, etc.$)$ Personal growth $($e$.$g$.,$ life coach, spiritual advisor, friends, etc.$)$Pick people who are different from you and who exemplify the qualities you want to develop in yourself.