If someone is called “leader”, but…
- Always has to know everything.
- Always has to have the final word.
- Always has to be coddled by others.
- Never empowers others.
- Never takes ownership for a mistake.
- Never takes a risk.
- Never shares the “rewards” with others.
Then he or she is not a leader…
- May have a title.
- May be the boss.
- May have power.
- May draw a larger paycheck.
But they are not really a leader.
In fact, in my opinion, he or she may even need to get out of the way and let someone lead.
Have you known people with the title of leader who weren’t really a leader?
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i have loved the post. in most times people have failed to lead because they want to be feared and praised. leaders are to be respected and not feared, i am a leader and i work to see my workmates grow in all their aspects of life and never fail them.. i am a leader who is not looking for love but work
I would say that the book "The Leader Who Had No Title" by 'Robin Sharma' is a great resource on this topic. I was really motivated reading it.
Thank you for investing in leadership fields.
Twitter: jgangwish
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I really like how you have outlined this facet… very insightful. Might I suggest we all simply have the title "normal person" under our name? That'd help!
That would be a help!
Yes, I have. I think power is a true way to show someones character. I have seen many people received a title or positions then became prideful and title minded. When this happens, the influence of the leader drops. Great post.
Gave this blog some love on churchministrycenter.com hope it will get your blog more visits. http://churchministrycenter.com/2011/07/true-lead…
I love this! I think the #1 key to being a good leader is being Teachable and willing to learn not always feeling like youre the teacher. I am re-tweeting this and am going to link back to it on churchministrycenter.com
Twitter: dsantistevan
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Ron, to be honest, I've been in that boat before
Sometimes I feel like having a title waters down leadership. Leaders will lead whether they have a title or not.
yea…I have too David!