You, the Right Person in the Right Place
Leadership development is personal development.
Your growth as a leader follows your growth as a person.
Why Would Anyone Follow You?
When I teach leadership, I often conduct the following exercise with a group. I ask, “What is one word that describes a leader?” I have conducted this exercise in multiple cultures and countries. The answers are always similar:
• Caring
• Takes charge
• Direction
• Mentor
• Helps
• Vision
• Solves problems
And so on.
Next, I ask, “How many of these words seem positive? Neutral? Negative?” In nearly all cases, the words are either positive or neutral.
Then, I ask, “Have you ever had a leader who did not demonstrate these words?” The room will always start to laugh, ...
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