Leaders

A LEADER is a great servant. The master of Man expressed the ideal of leadership in a democracy when he said, "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant."

 

A LEADER sees through the eyes of followers. A leader puts herself in their shoes, and helps them make their own dreams come true.

 

A LEADER does not say, "Get going!" Instead, a leader says, "Let's go!" and leads the way. A leader does not walk behind with a whip, but is out front with a banner.

 

A LEADER assumes that followers are working with her, not for her. A leader considers them partners in the work and sees to it that they share in the rewards. A leader glorifies the team spirit.

 

A LEADER does not hold people down, but lifts them up. A leader reaches out her hand to help her followers scale the peaks.

 

A LEADER uses heart as well as head. After the facts have been seen, she lets her heart take a look too. A leader is not just a boss--but a friend.

 

A LEADER has a sense of humor. She is not a stuffed shirt. She can laugh at herself--has a humble spirit.

 

A LEADER can be led, and is not interested in having her own way, but in finding the best way. A leader has an open mind.