Kouzes and Posner's first commitment $($Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values$),$ tells leaders that finding their voice $($or$,$ discovering their own leadership philosophy$)$ is very important. Which of these best summarizes the advice given to leaders as they attempt to find their own voice?

Finding your voice is most easily accomplished when we interact with others. As one author puts it$,"$we learn most about ourselves by engaging with others in the stream of life."

Leaders learn to find their voice when they "try on$"($much like a suit of clothes$)$ the styles of successful leaders. Eventually, you'll find the style $-$ and voice $--$ that best suits you.

Spending time in solitude is essential. Practices of meditation$/$reflection$,$ yoga and prayer will help leaders discover their inner voice.

For leaders to find their own voice, they must discover what they care about, what defines them, and what makes them who they are.