In the face of ambiguity or uncertainty, leaders act. Leaders step up to the plate and take charge when they need to. If no one else is directing traffic or planning how to accomplish the goal, real leaders don’t wait. They do whatever is necessary to move things forward or to prevent balls from dropping and causing a mess.
I imagine we have all heard: "be a leader, not a follower." Yes and no. Some individuals are advisors and some decision makers (Peter F. Drucker). To be decent at anything (and credible) we must first be a disciple (follower). I think, as this text hints at, the real question is: "who should we follow?" If we can answer this, then EVENTUALLY, we may be able to lead others (please note, I didn't say manage).
I imagine we have all heard: "be a leader, not a follower." Yes and no. Some individuals are advisors and some decision makers (Peter F. Drucker). To be decent at anything (and credible) we must first be a disciple (follower). I think, as this text hints at, the real question is: "who should we follow?" If we can answer this, then EVENTUALLY, we may be able to lead others (please note, I didn't say manage).
Great post!
Thank you for your time.
Absolutely.
Following the right person takes a mature measure of leading yourself first.