In the past few years, I have become increasingly passionate about the topic of leadership and the importance of leadership development. Once I read Mark Sanborn’s book, “You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader,” my passion for leadership went from a flicker to a flame.
Definition of Leadership
Google defines leadership as, “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” Although the Google definition provides general terms, it does not outline the attributes necessary for good leadership or the dangerous impact poor leadership has on an organization or faith-based ministry.
Let’s Talk About Leadership
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He [She] is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” President Ronald Reagan.
Just because a person holds a leadership (or management) position, DOES NOT mean they should. Amen to that! Sure they may “meet” or exceed the education and/or desired experience qualifications, but that does not equal good leadership.
Attributes of a Good Leader
- Honesty
- Creates conditions of trust
- Good Communicator (actually speaks to and interacts with subordinates)
- Courageous
- Accountable
- Exercises Emotional Intelligence
- Innovative
- Visionary
- Strategic Planner
- Leads by Example
- Passion for a greater cause
- Leads with influence, not control
- Has Strong Interpersonal Skills
Are You a Leader?
According to John Quincy Adams, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, YOU ARE A LEADER.”Leadership Resources
- The Essence of Leadership ~ General Colin Powell https://youtu.be/ocSw1m30UBI
- Book: “You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader” ~ Mark Sanborn
- Coach John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success – 12 Lessons in Leadership” http://www.coachjohnwooden.com
Final Thoughts
Thankfully, I have only encountered a low percentage of poor leadership/bad management in my 25+ years as a working adult.Even though poor leadership didn’t create the healthiest or safest workplace environments, I realized I could benefit from their ineffective leadership. Yep, I began to study their ineffectiveness to teach me what NOT TO DO. #PerspectiveShift
Not only did I learn what not to do, I eventually created a consulting business that will be instrumental in creating good leaders who will have the tools and skillset to positively influence change.
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