The Point of Leadership?
I once heard someone say – “Management is doing things right, Leadership is doing the right things.” Maybe you’ve heard this before. Wether you have or haven’t, I want you to take a moment and think what is the “right thing”? Leaders are the ones assigned to ensure accomplishment of said task, right? Is that it? Is that all we are called to do? Are we just placed in a position or title to rifle through a list objectives that once complete show an organization how “awesome” we look? What if the point of leadership was to accomplish tasks, all the while, doing these following things with the teams you lead: inspire, share, motivate, encourage, and serve? I would say: Leaders have a responsibility to provide a climate that allows for productivity and growth. Leaders need to rely heavily on the people they lead. I’ve never seen anyone lead a “peopleless” organization, so shouldn’t we be intentional about investing in the growth and development of those within our influence? As a leader myself, I want to see ways I can do those things. What impact does my leadership have on those I lead? I’ll be the first to admit, it’s not easy. Fortunately, someone who lead me took the time to show me my worth, and filled my cup with knowledge. As leaders are we pouring out our cups for the benefit of someone else?