Leadership Gold Part 6 of 10: Helping Others
February 23, 2009 by dr. lam
Many times, leaders assume their leadership position merely for the material gain or posturing that such a title affords, e.g., the corner office or a respected status. However, all great leaders in the history of mankind have one thing in common: they have made a difference. Leadership provides an individual the capacity to help others in ways that he or she could not do as well outside of a leadership position. I like how John Maxwell summarized the main objective of leadership: helping others. That is beautifully put.
I feel that in my position of leadership that I have your attention so that with hundreds of people reading my blog every day I get an audience that I can directly impact. I can’t tell you how great that feels. Your blog responses mean the world to me. It means that I am getting through. It means I am connecting, and we are connecting with one another. When I work with my staff, I am so proud that I know that I am giving them a great place to work so that they in turn can help others. I feel that we all in turn share that leadership position so that we can then lead others. I like the saying, “Leaders lead leaders.” By leading my staff to impart the ethical, passionate, and creative approach to patient care, they then carry out that mission.
I hope that all of you assume the mantle of leadership in small and great ways. Remember that to be a leader you just need two things: direction and followers. That does not necessarily make you a good leader but just a leader. If you want to be a leader, ask yourself what direction are you taking your followers? Do you have any followers to begin with? Are you taking them on a selfish direction for personal gain? Or are you sticking with Maxwell’s basic tenet of leadership, that all great leadership is focused on helping others?
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Wow, that is a really profound way of viewing leadership! That’s awesome!
Found this quote attributed to John Maxwell…it’s really good for anybird.
“People who have given up are ruled by their darkest mistakes, worst failures, and deepest regrets. If you want to be successful, then be governed by your finest thoughts, your highest enthusiasm, your greatest optimism, and your most triumphant experiences.
thanks guys. i am really glad you guys are increasing the positive energies here. i think you will like my blogs on intention next week! love it nord!
best,
sml