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What's Leadership?
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Article Overview: It is a natural instinct to want to be a leader yet so many people have no idea what is required to be one. As they climb the ladder of success they feel they are leaders and have the demeanor requiring being followed without earning it. Rank has it’s privilege but not in the hearts of men and so conformity is through duty.
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What's Leadership?
It is a natural instinct to want to be a leader yet
so many people have no idea what is required to be one. As they climb the
ladder of success they feel they are leaders and have the demeanor requiring
being followed without earning it. Rank has it’s privilege but not in the
hearts of men and so conformity is through duty.
The definition of leadership has been given many
times yet it is often compounded with other traits that affect it. It has been
considered the function, the position and even the act of leading, which is
fine, but what does it really mean? We
know leading is going before, showing the way or guiding yet it is still more
than that. Leadership is not just the action of the one leading but must also
be a part of those being led. With no followers there is no leader and herein
lies the problem with past definitions.
The most basic expression of leadership is that it
is influence. Leaders will not be followed unless they have the influence on
others to cause them to follow. People don’t follow others solely for that
reason; most feel they know as well as anyone, what is best. There must be
something about the other person to bring them to action. Something that makes
us yield our selves to the guidance and direction of another. This can be
realizing their level of knowledge, the experience they possess or even the perspective
they have on things. They may radiate with the ability to achieve what you are
looking for or desire and give evidence that it is possible for you. No matter
what causes it we develop an attraction to them and want those qualities for
ourselves.
Leadership is not an automatic result of attitude or
position. People who are followed because of these are called bosses or
superiors. They have a title of authority or give the impression that they know
what is best and they require being followed. Neither of these grants
leadership but merely obedience and will be rescinded after the task is
accomplished. True leadership results when people want to follow and are
willing to give of themselves to support that leader. The influence we have on
others is precious and should be valued as much as the person. We should strive
to always have their best interests in mind and cherish the faith they have
placed in us.
Never mistake compliance with directives with being
followed. People may do what you tell them but without being a positive
influence in their lives it is empty service. Give others your attention and
truly care for them and they will become a part of you. There is no greater compliment anyone can
give you than to uphold you in your leadership.
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Article Tags:
hearts of men,
ladder of success,
leadership,
natural instinct,
privilege
Referred by: http://jaykubassek.com
About the Author: Duane Hatfield
RSS for Duane's articles - Visit Duane's website
I am a Christian and desire salvation through the blood of Jesus for everyone. I am an entrepreneur and want to help others improve their situations in this life and the next. Being part of an education company gives me opportunity to instruct and mentor people in that arena of life.
Click here to visit Duane's website
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- Welcome Aaron!
Whats the next stage for your business?
Ben
Re: New, young entrepreneur
- Congrats H20ismyLife!
Do you have a website so we can see any of your work?
Whats the next step for you?
Re: Business Women Peer Mentoring Spotlight
- Hi Everyone,
Gosh, I REALLY appreciate your concrete feedback. This was far more than I expected and I'm glad you said what you thought straight out.
Each of you have shared something of value and I want to take some more time to think and really go over what each of you have said. However, I can see there are some things I need to change right away. What an interesting point about a NEW program perhaps making people think they are guinea pigs! This is NOT what I want to convey!
It's funny how we can see some things so clearly in others while not always seeing it for ourselves! I must admit there are a few things I've been meaning to change (like my bio which is very outdated). Obviously, these things need to be higher on my priority list. You caught me like the plumber who puts his clients first and doesn't get around to fixing his own tap!
As far as my target market, I do feel quite strongly about working with Women Leaders and doing Leadership Coaching with them. It's non-negotiable in my books. In my Executive Coaching training, the terms "Leaders" and "Executives" are interchangable. To me, an Executive is a Leader and so is the Business Woman or Entrepreneur who is CEO of her own business. I love working with decision makers!
What I did learn is that I need to avoid opening up the Leadership term beyond what I described above. I'm also wondering if there is a misunderstanding with the general public as to what Leadership Coaching really is.
Leadership Coaching is all about developing your leadership skills, both as a people manager and in more effectively running and growing the business. There is ALWAYS room for growth in some way. As well, sometimes, we just need a sounding board to clarify what our next BEST step is.
In fact, if a woman thinks she has nothing to work on, then we aren't a good Client/Coach fit anyway. How can she grow if she doesn't see the value of expressing ALL of the great ability within her? How can her company grow if she doesn't see the value of strategic planning for the next best level?
Thanks again to you all! I will go back to my website and really question whether I am conveying the right message.
I got more than I bargained for in this Spotlight... you generously offered way more than I was asking. I think we could be on to something great for the Forum.
Now it's time to let someone else have the spotlight. It would be great if everyone took a turn!
In gratitude,
Tami
Re: 3 Ways I Used Twitter To Grow My Business This Week
- Hi Olivia,
It seems you are working in the area of leadership area. Is Leadership = Learning?
I am looking for some good books on strategy? Which one do you recommend?
Thanks,
Robert
Re: LEADERS
- Nice post, i like the Doers and the listeners comments
from my handbook 8.5 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP?
Planning
Problem Solving
Vision
Innovation
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Delegation
Communication
Self-Development
Relationship Building
Commercial
Financial skills
Personal Energy
Ethics
Transparency
Even there I see that we are missing "PASSION"
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The most basic expression of leadership is that it
is influence. Leaders will not be followed unless they have the influence on
others to cause them to follow. People don’t follow others solely for that
reason; most feel they know as well as anyone, what is best. There must be
something about the other person to bring them to action. Something that makes
us yield our selves to the guidance and direction of another. This can be
realizing their level of knowledge, the experience they possess or even the perspective
they have on things. They may radiate with the ability to achieve what you are
looking for or desire and give evidence that it is possible for you. No matter
what causes it we develop an attraction to them and want those qualities for
ourselves.
Leadership is not an automatic result of attitude or
position. People who are followed because of these are called bosses or
superiors. They have a title of authority or give the impression that they know
what is best and they require being followed. Neither of these grants
leadership but merely obedience and will be rescinded after the task is
accomplished. True leadership results when people want to follow and are
willing to give of themselves to support that leader. The influence we have on
others is precious and should be valued as much as the person. We should strive
to always have their best interests in mind and cherish the faith they have
placed in us.
Never mistake compliance with directives with being
followed. People may do what you tell them but without being a positive
influence in their lives it is empty service. Give others your attention and
truly care for them and they will become a part of you. There is no greater compliment anyone can
give you than to uphold you in your leadership.
Related Articles
For Good SEO You Must Go Back To Basics
Powerful Relationship Selling
Getting to your North Pole
Eliminating the Fear of Failure
Leadership fails without management
The Essence of True Leadership
LEADERSHIP IS CREATIVE THINKING NOT REACTIVE THINKING
INVENTORIES CAN BE MANAGE BUT PEOPLE SHOULD BE LEAD.
Succession Leadership is the Success Lynch Pin for Individuals, Businesses and Organizations
Learning at the Frank Sinatra School of Leadership
Achieve Sales Leadership Mastery and Grow Sales Revenue
What is True Leadership?
Integral Leadership - A Useful Model for Leadership Development
Attitude always win over knowledge
Is your leadership effective?
What Is The Meaning Of Leadership?
What’s So Little About the Small Business Government Loan In Canada ! SBL Guaranteed Financing
Eight Essential Qualities of Passionate, Powerful and Proven Leaders, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Realizing and Breaking your "Glass Ceiling" - Part 5
What Does Leadership Mean
Article Tags:
hearts of men,
ladder of success,
leadership,
natural instinct,
privilege
Referred by: http://jaykubassek.com
About the Author: Duane Hatfield
RSS for Duane's articles - Visit Duane's website
I am a Christian and desire salvation through the blood of Jesus for everyone. I am an entrepreneur and want to help others improve their situations in this life and the next. Being part of an education company gives me opportunity to instruct and mentor people in that arena of life.
Click here to visit Duane's website
More from Duane Hatfield
Make the Game Bigger Than You
Commitment Your Word is Your Bond
YOU Can Earn At Home
Who aRe Your Friends
Poison To Entrepreneurs
Related Forum Posts
Re: Hello from a San Diego-based marketer
- Welcome Aaron!
Whats the next stage for your business?
Ben
Re: New, young entrepreneur
- Congrats H20ismyLife!
Do you have a website so we can see any of your work?
Whats the next step for you?
Re: Business Women Peer Mentoring Spotlight
- Hi Everyone,
Gosh, I REALLY appreciate your concrete feedback. This was far more than I expected and I'm glad you said what you thought straight out.
Each of you have shared something of value and I want to take some more time to think and really go over what each of you have said. However, I can see there are some things I need to change right away. What an interesting point about a NEW program perhaps making people think they are guinea pigs! This is NOT what I want to convey!
It's funny how we can see some things so clearly in others while not always seeing it for ourselves! I must admit there are a few things I've been meaning to change (like my bio which is very outdated). Obviously, these things need to be higher on my priority list. You caught me like the plumber who puts his clients first and doesn't get around to fixing his own tap!
As far as my target market, I do feel quite strongly about working with Women Leaders and doing Leadership Coaching with them. It's non-negotiable in my books. In my Executive Coaching training, the terms "Leaders" and "Executives" are interchangable. To me, an Executive is a Leader and so is the Business Woman or Entrepreneur who is CEO of her own business. I love working with decision makers!
What I did learn is that I need to avoid opening up the Leadership term beyond what I described above. I'm also wondering if there is a misunderstanding with the general public as to what Leadership Coaching really is.
Leadership Coaching is all about developing your leadership skills, both as a people manager and in more effectively running and growing the business. There is ALWAYS room for growth in some way. As well, sometimes, we just need a sounding board to clarify what our next BEST step is.
In fact, if a woman thinks she has nothing to work on, then we aren't a good Client/Coach fit anyway. How can she grow if she doesn't see the value of expressing ALL of the great ability within her? How can her company grow if she doesn't see the value of strategic planning for the next best level?
Thanks again to you all! I will go back to my website and really question whether I am conveying the right message.
I got more than I bargained for in this Spotlight... you generously offered way more than I was asking. I think we could be on to something great for the Forum.
Now it's time to let someone else have the spotlight. It would be great if everyone took a turn!
In gratitude,
Tami
Re: 3 Ways I Used Twitter To Grow My Business This Week
- Hi Olivia,
It seems you are working in the area of leadership area. Is Leadership = Learning?
I am looking for some good books on strategy? Which one do you recommend?
Thanks,
Robert
Re: LEADERS
- Nice post, i like the Doers and the listeners comments
from my handbook 8.5 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP?
Planning
Problem Solving
Vision
Innovation
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Delegation
Communication
Self-Development
Relationship Building
Commercial
Financial skills
Personal Energy
Ethics
Transparency
Even there I see that we are missing "PASSION"
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva.
Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
Never mistake compliance with directives with being
followed. People may do what you tell them but without being a positive
influence in their lives it is empty service. Give others your attention and
truly care for them and they will become a part of you. There is no greater compliment anyone can
give you than to uphold you in your leadership.
Related Articles
For Good SEO You Must Go Back To Basics
Powerful Relationship Selling
Getting to your North Pole
Eliminating the Fear of Failure
Leadership fails without management
The Essence of True Leadership
LEADERSHIP IS CREATIVE THINKING NOT REACTIVE THINKING
INVENTORIES CAN BE MANAGE BUT PEOPLE SHOULD BE LEAD.
Succession Leadership is the Success Lynch Pin for Individuals, Businesses and Organizations
Learning at the Frank Sinatra School of Leadership
Achieve Sales Leadership Mastery and Grow Sales Revenue
What is True Leadership?
Integral Leadership - A Useful Model for Leadership Development
Attitude always win over knowledge
Is your leadership effective?
What Is The Meaning Of Leadership?
What’s So Little About the Small Business Government Loan In Canada ! SBL Guaranteed Financing
Eight Essential Qualities of Passionate, Powerful and Proven Leaders, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Realizing and Breaking your "Glass Ceiling" - Part 5
What Does Leadership Mean
Article Tags:
hearts of men,
ladder of success,
leadership,
natural instinct,
privilege
Referred by: http://jaykubassek.com
About the Author: Duane Hatfield
RSS for Duane's articles - Visit Duane's website
I am a Christian and desire salvation through the blood of Jesus for everyone. I am an entrepreneur and want to help others improve their situations in this life and the next. Being part of an education company gives me opportunity to instruct and mentor people in that arena of life.
Click here to visit Duane's website
More from Duane Hatfield
Make the Game Bigger Than You
Commitment Your Word is Your Bond
YOU Can Earn At Home
Who aRe Your Friends
Poison To Entrepreneurs
Related Forum Posts
Re: Hello from a San Diego-based marketer
- Welcome Aaron!
Whats the next stage for your business?
Ben
Re: New, young entrepreneur
- Congrats H20ismyLife!
Do you have a website so we can see any of your work?
Whats the next step for you?
Re: Business Women Peer Mentoring Spotlight
- Hi Everyone,
Gosh, I REALLY appreciate your concrete feedback. This was far more than I expected and I'm glad you said what you thought straight out.
Each of you have shared something of value and I want to take some more time to think and really go over what each of you have said. However, I can see there are some things I need to change right away. What an interesting point about a NEW program perhaps making people think they are guinea pigs! This is NOT what I want to convey!
It's funny how we can see some things so clearly in others while not always seeing it for ourselves! I must admit there are a few things I've been meaning to change (like my bio which is very outdated). Obviously, these things need to be higher on my priority list. You caught me like the plumber who puts his clients first and doesn't get around to fixing his own tap!
As far as my target market, I do feel quite strongly about working with Women Leaders and doing Leadership Coaching with them. It's non-negotiable in my books. In my Executive Coaching training, the terms "Leaders" and "Executives" are interchangable. To me, an Executive is a Leader and so is the Business Woman or Entrepreneur who is CEO of her own business. I love working with decision makers!
What I did learn is that I need to avoid opening up the Leadership term beyond what I described above. I'm also wondering if there is a misunderstanding with the general public as to what Leadership Coaching really is.
Leadership Coaching is all about developing your leadership skills, both as a people manager and in more effectively running and growing the business. There is ALWAYS room for growth in some way. As well, sometimes, we just need a sounding board to clarify what our next BEST step is.
In fact, if a woman thinks she has nothing to work on, then we aren't a good Client/Coach fit anyway. How can she grow if she doesn't see the value of expressing ALL of the great ability within her? How can her company grow if she doesn't see the value of strategic planning for the next best level?
Thanks again to you all! I will go back to my website and really question whether I am conveying the right message.
I got more than I bargained for in this Spotlight... you generously offered way more than I was asking. I think we could be on to something great for the Forum.
Now it's time to let someone else have the spotlight. It would be great if everyone took a turn!
In gratitude,
Tami
Re: 3 Ways I Used Twitter To Grow My Business This Week
- Hi Olivia,
It seems you are working in the area of leadership area. Is Leadership = Learning?
I am looking for some good books on strategy? Which one do you recommend?
Thanks,
Robert
Re: LEADERS
- Nice post, i like the Doers and the listeners comments
from my handbook 8.5 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP?
Planning
Problem Solving
Vision
Innovation
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Delegation
Communication
Self-Development
Relationship Building
Commercial
Financial skills
Personal Energy
Ethics
Transparency
Even there I see that we are missing "PASSION"
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva.
Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
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