What is a Leader?
Is it a title?
Is it inherited?
Is it earned via merit?
Are leaders born or bred?
Who do you envision as a great leader?
Is it Ghandi?
Is it Jesus?
Is it Moses?
Is it Mother Theresa?
Is it Nelson Mandella?
Why is it that we typically don’t mention any corporate CEOs?
My suggestion for a definition is:
A leader is someone who engages followers
to move towards a planned and specific direction.
Putting It Into Action:
Define leadership in your own words. Write down your definition and store it or post it in a spot where it can be constantly revisited. Envision people who have some of the qualities of your ideal leader. Then, find a way to study them and be more like them. Leadership is proven every day in your actions. Find ways to practice and show your team that you are serious about becoming a better leader.
With you along the path towards success,
Joseph