The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves, they find their own order . . The very process of writing increases the likelihood that leaders will be able to look at an event from a different perspective and thus, learn from it.
Leaders can reread earlier entries.
Earlier entries provide an interesting and valuable autobiography of a leader's evolving thinking about leadership. Journal entries provide a repository of ideas for use later. A leadership journal should include entries that address some aspect of leadership. Journal entries may include personal reflections on leadership quotes, business leaders and current events. A leadership journal might also include reflections on personal experiences, such as interactions with bosses, coaches, co-workers, employees, etc.