Ask no more of others than you ask of yourself
ByAccording to noted medical missionary Albert Schweitzer, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others … it is the only thing.” Part of creating an appealing climate to grow potential leaders is modeling leadership. people emulate what they see modeled. Positive model – positive response. Negative model – negative response. What leaders do, potential leaders around them do. What they value, their people value. The leader’s goals become their goals. Leaders set the tone. As Lee Iacocca suggests, “The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.” A leader cannot demand of others what he does not demand of himself.
As you and I grow and improve as leaders, so will those we lead. We need to remember that when people follow us, they can only go as far as we go. If our growth stops, our ability to lead will stop along with it. Neither personality nor methodology can substitute for personal growth. We cannot model what we do not possess. Begin learning and growing today, and watch those around you begin to do the same.
This is a salient point sir and it cuts acroos all kinds of leadership styles.
Agree with you John, even though there is not one size fits all leadership, but this is the most important leadership style we must have.
Good stuff!
John,
Thanks for the encouragement. As a new, and growing, leader, it is encouraging to know that as I grow, so will those I lead and the ministry.
When a leader refuses to be in front, then his/her team refuses to follow
I needed to read this today. Thank you John. I love your words.
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Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes I can lose focus and get too involved in other activities while forgetting to get down and dirty with subordinates. I will be sure to make time to set the example today!
That alone can change a leader lifestyle by just living by doing not talking.
I totally agree with you John, when a leader doesn’t grow and share with is team the germinating phase between him and his followers will forever be dormant….
John: This is so true. I am find myself stretching for the sake of myself and for the sake of others. I refuse to allow those around me sink into mediocrity, therefore I will continue to educate myself as they follow and look to me for guidance.
Hi John. I’m Marian from Romania. I’m new in leadership… What should I do to grow fast? What it’s your advice for me?
There’s no doubt – I’m not coaching well unless I’m being coach. I’m very thankful for my life coach, Jan Silvious. She’s an expert at ‘fool proofing’ our lives. Thanks again for your example, John…. Give Margaret my best
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What a great post and point! I totally agree. Asking people to do something that you’re not willing to do is a complete waste of time. People look at what you do more than what you say all of the time. Thanks for sharing great information!
This is a very good reminder for leaders in every sector of society, not just political leader or business leaders and other types of leaders. Majority for the time leaders don’t kow how much they can influence those who listen and emulate them
John,
Your advice is spot on. I wrote a post today on delegation. Leaders must be mindful of what we do and our role in the team.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Hugh Ballou
The Transformational Leadership Strategist
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