People want to be leaders for different reasons and there is no denying the fact that all leaders have one thing in common and that one thing is influence.”
And That alone is powerful because you have the authority and trust of the people,so You can use your position to the disadvantage or the advantage of others.
I would prefer to use my position to elevate others as I would not consider doing otherwise .
You can also read The post in the link below written by contributor Roger Dean Duncan
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodgerdeanduncan/2018/07/03/why-etiquette-is-more-than-saying-please/
Any plans outside of the scope of personal and family life should be one that involves your flock.
There are people in positions of trust and authority right now that exploited the weakness and emotions of their followers to get power.By the way I am not talking about the person that you think I am talking about ,so you can get that thought out of your mind. I am speaking from experience in general terms.
Hate,deceit , is prohibited in my books so if anyone of you following me use such tactics or struggle to lead we can arrange 1 on 1 coaching sessions.
Now this brings me to my next point which is :To To create an environment that promotes growth and prosperity.”
If your intent on misleading get off of this train and re- think .
I have to give it to you real here otherwise this would be a waste of my time.So it is either you are committed, if not ,dont even try to pretend because your actions will reveal your intentions.
I want you to be a sharp and highly successful person .
what is your definition of a good leader ?Share in the comment section below.
Oh and this post isn’t finished yet .
Now back to the main part of this discussion .
There are many examples of good leaders some in the
- Political world
- Business world
- Social justice
- Gender and equality
Think of a person in your community that brought about change in a selfless way .How do they impact your life vs a self serving person ?
For example :My observation of Warren Buffet has taught me that he is an intelligent investor with a superb investment record.
People look up to him and rely on his timely advice.
Now on to the second of my post I am going to focus more on the do’s and dont’s in no specific order.
Signs to look for
You should never judge anyone soley on what they say but moreso on their actions,that is the true way to measure success.Everone has a motive so you must have a spirit to discern .In short, investigate the underlying of the issue before you come to a conclusion.
Sit tight,I have several more tips to share and questions to ask.
Do you want a recless captain with a bad track record at the steering wheel?
I know I dont yet there are people that subscribe to such nonse ,but hey ,to each is own and each of us must face responsibility for our own actions .
Keep leaders in check
Accountability is a big word that some of us like to avoid but if you intend to follow part of your duty is to determine if your leaders objectives and goals align with you as an individual.
Investigate
Do your research and analysis of what your leader is saying .If you are not willing to seek answers and look beneath the surface I think that you will be taken for a ride.Even if you are under the authority of someone that is honest and forth coming you still need to probe for yourself so that you can grasp what is going on.
In addition to these things you want to know whether or not this person practices what they preach.
Don’t follow the herd
The herd often moves like a stampede in lockstep the moment they get attacked from the enemy.
Look at the wild life for example .There is a wet season and a dry season but when dry season comes the herd shifts and heads towards the water hole in enemy territory.
Lions lurk in the bush while the alligators lurk beneath the surface of the water,so out of despdration the herd drinks the water and gets snatched by the enemy.
You can be drawn into a fall sense of security from what you see on the surface .That is a sure way to let the enemy into your kingdom and corrupt your mind so that they can advance their negative agenda.
There is not a thing wrong with having an agenda however the problems arise when there is abuse of such .
Think about this way
If you had to face a life and death situation and you have a choice to do right by the people and live or do wrong by the people and die which one would you choose ?
I am going to let you answer that one with out giving my opinion .
Think of life interms of “A legacy” .what kind of legacy do you want left behind ?
Do you not want to leave stepping stones and a clear path in place ?
If you have high self-esteem and morals you aren not going to allow yourself or the rights of your loved ones to be trampled upon.
When you put your trust in someone they can impact your life to a degree.Moreover you are in a vulnerable position when you do such things.
Be wise in what you do and be mindful of the environment you put yourself in.
My sumnation of leadership
Leadership is a trait born from with in , in which one must learn through lifes lessons .Titles are useless unless one demonstrates that he/she has the strength , ability ,courage,to deserve the badge of honor.
I want you to get involved with me here in this blog post.Don not not be afraid to comment in the comnent section because your in-put is needed.
Here is your assignment
I need ideas for future blog post so that I can choose more topics that you might be interested in .Keep in mind that I will not be able to use all your ideas for my but I will sought through them and give you my feed back.
Thank you .
Make some noise in the comment section please !