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From Dynamics of Leadership, Inc. DARE
TO LEAD "One
of the basic functions of leadership is to unite people: bring people
together to achieve common objectives. There is truth in the statement, where
there is unity there is strength. This article will offer a working definition of
effective moral leadership and discuss the function of leadership as it
relates to followership, motivation and power." Charles
Barron At
the core of this leadership development process is the age old argument
of whether leaders are born or made. We cannot afford to be stagnated by
this debate. I think it is important for us to realize that whether one
believes that leaders are born or made makes no difference. Leadership
is a developmental process that requires training. We can ill afford to
move into the twenty-first century utilizing trial and error method of
leadership development. There's far too much at stake. In
a few short years we will be entering the year 2,000, the twenty-first
century. Society is changing rapidly and moving swiftly towards a new
age. As we enter that new age, we must develop new leadership, capable
of giving guidance, inspiration, and new vision for the new time. Leadership:
A Working Definition Leadership,
like love is difficult to define. Both mean many different things to
many different people. Let me offer a working definition of leadership
that will guide the reader in this exploration of the dynamics of
leadership development. By "working definition" I mean that
this is not a conclusive definition. It's a definition in its
developmental stages. It is also important to note that leadership is
defined not only by what it is, but also by what it does. As a matter of
fact, one can say that leadership is both action and being. Having said
that let's then say that leadership empowers, motivates, and organizes
people to achieve a common objective, and provides moral guidance. It is
a service to the people and a vision for the future.
It is also very important to note, that as we discuss what leadership
is, we must also take into consideration what leadership is not. What
Leadership is Not +
Leadership is not a position: Almost anyone can be
elected, selected, anointed, self-appointed, promoted, or succeeded. +
Leadership is not building a personality cult: Giving too
much power to one individual is detrimental to the leader, to the
followers and to the cause. Worship God only, not people. Build
collective leadership, not personality cults. +
Leadership is not being indispensable: Effective
leadership is being dispensable. The mark of a true leader is
demonstrated by the fact that the show must and can go on without him or
her. +
Leadership is not about blaming others: Leadership is
first and foremost being responsible for the decisions you make or fail
to make.
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