One of the strange bewilderments of business is why so many entirely competent leaders finish their leadership journey without leaving behind much of a trace, while others--not necessarily more brilliant--leave behind a legacy.
Everything leaders do is about providing service.
choice to follow is based not simply upon authority but upon the leader’s perceived capacity to meet
a need.
Legacies that matter are connected with people. A hundred years from now all that will matter is the people that you connected with in such a way that you added value and meaning to their lives.
These are the types of leaders that we value the most; inspired by their courage and resiliency, we seek to emulate them. They are the most respected. Leaders that are self-aware, are clear about their identity and expectations, have the backs of others and can be trusted – they are the ones we instinctively gravitate towards. These are the leaders that are rare to find and will not soon be forgotten by their colleagues and the organisations they serve. These are the leaders that can get the most out of very little, are grateful for the opportunity to lead, and always treat others like family.
Everything leaders do is about providing service.
“A loyal constituency is won when the people, consciously or unconsciously, judge the leader to be capable of solving their problems and meeting their needs.” John GardnerPeople willingly follow someone who’s attuned to their aspirations, fears, and ideals. Loyalty is not something a boss can demand. It’s something people choose to grant to a person who has earned it. The people’s
choice to follow is based not simply upon authority but upon the leader’s perceived capacity to meet
a need.
Legacies that matter are connected with people. A hundred years from now all that will matter is the people that you connected with in such a way that you added value and meaning to their lives.
“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in others the conviction and will to carry on.” - Walter LippmannUltimately, if your people can’t do it without you, you haven’t been successful in raising up other leaders.
These are the types of leaders that we value the most; inspired by their courage and resiliency, we seek to emulate them. They are the most respected. Leaders that are self-aware, are clear about their identity and expectations, have the backs of others and can be trusted – they are the ones we instinctively gravitate towards. These are the leaders that are rare to find and will not soon be forgotten by their colleagues and the organisations they serve. These are the leaders that can get the most out of very little, are grateful for the opportunity to lead, and always treat others like family.
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