As I was praying over my son before dropping him off at school this
morning, I heard myself say, "And, Father, give Ethan a leader's
attitude..." I had never remembered using those actual words before in a
prayer. So, it really got me thinking about that phrase - a leader's attitude.
What does that mean? Well, I knew what it meant for my son in
preparation for his day among friends and teachers. But there is more
to the meaning of those words.
Having the demeanor of a leader
contrasts everything bullish and demeaning. Rather, it reflects a
spirit that is very much in tune with the act of leading. Leaders lead people to a better place.
Breaking it down, leaders lead people... They don't lead organizations
or machines or offices or programs. They lead the people behind those
things. A real leader rarely forgets about the value of what he or she
does. Leaders lead people. And, leaders lead people to a better
place. They don't drive them or nag them or brutalize them. They
aren't manipulative with a self-seeking agenda. No, they lead people to
a better place - a better place for the people they are leading more
than for the organization or program. And, leaders expect better, hope
for better, envision better, paint a picture of what it means to be
better. Better is significant because it means progress, movement in
the right direction, forward into the potential of those they lead.
A
leader's attitude demonstrates an onward drive while never forgetting
what it's all about - leading people. Never underestimate your attitude
as a leader. It's the very ingredient that is indispensable to the
success of what you do.
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