We all have a concept of what leaders are and how they should act depending on what they are to lead… But it is fascinating to me that some of these “leaders” are solely leaders because of their title.
As defined by Dictionary.com leader... is a person or thing that leads
As defined by Dictionary.com leadership… the position of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group.
The reason why I defined the two words is because based on these definitions anyone can be a leader. By these definitions a person given the title of Manager can be a leader when a goal or objective is met and they are the lead. Did that manager guide, critique, help, or jump in and assist the group, or did that manager sit in an office and just ask if each task was/ is done
For me, being a leader is more intricate than that. A leader not only leads you to the ultimate goal, but a leader guides you, watches over you, critiques you and is willing to do anything his or her subordinates are doing. A leader is willing to stand up for his or her subordinates. A leader understands how hard the people around him or her work. A leader’s INTEGRITY is never questionable. A leader knows that without the subordinates he or she does not and will not exist.
What disgust me is that people put in Leadership positions forget who and what got them there. Sure the subordinates do not remain the same; HOWEVER, SUBORDINATES keep you GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. If you do not know how that is possible then you are NO LEADER.
DP
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