What makes someone unforgettable as a leader?
Every leader needs a leadership signature, and every unforgettable leader builds theirs on purpose. It’s what people remember about you long after you’ve left the room. It’s created by choice and reinforced through consistency.
Here are three ideas I walked away with:
- Choose your three words. Be intentional about what you want to be known for and let your content, conversations and actions reinforce them.
- Visibility matters. Your accomplishments don’t always speak for themselves. Sharing your work isn’t showing off when it’s based on facts; it’s how people discover the value you create.
- Consistency builds trust. A leadership signature isn’t built in a day. It’s shaped by showing up consistently over time.
It also left me reflecting on a question I often ask my coaching clients: If the people you lead described you in just three words, what would they say?

I am a courage catalyst, executive coach, facilitator, speaker and founder of Interact Consulting.

