The idea of leadership is profound. Leadership is many things, and it is also “Not” many things. Here I outline 8 things that leadership is not and a connecting blog post to further explore the topic. I look forward to discussing this with you soon!
Leadership is not…
- About saying the right thing, it is about doing the right thing. Read: The Leadership Minute 4 – Integrity
- About knowing what should be done. It is about (always) doing what should be done. Read: Be The One – Thoughts on Leadership
- About making decisions. It is about making intelligent decisions and understanding the consequences both good and bad. Read: Every Decision Has a Consequence
- Learned in a classroom. It is learned from falling on your face, brushing off the dirt, and doing it again. 4 Reasons to Embrace Adversity
- About telling people what to do. It is about inspiring them to act. Read: The Art of Empowerment
- Achieved by reading books. It is achieved by applying the knowledge ascertained. Read: 5 Leadership Lessons You Can Only Get From Experience
- About your ego. It is about your lack of ego. Read: The Leadership Minute – Humility
- About never failing. It is about failing with a purpose. Read: Why Fail Gracefully
Leadership is powerful, actionable, passionate, and inspiring. How do you lead?by Daniel Newman
- Posted:7 months ago
