Wednesday, September 08, 2010
   
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On Leadership and Responsibility



John Maxwell once said "Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less." This statement then ties responsibility to leaderships like a well braided rope. As you gain more influence you gain more responsibility to your followers. Some accept this responsibility with good intentions while others use this influence to their advantage. You have a responsibility to those you lead and it should be done in a respectful manner.

 

Awaken the Leader in You: 10 Easy Steps to Develop Your Leadership Skills

 

"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit."

- Mark Twain

Many motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would argue the exact opposite. I believe we are all natural born leaders, but have been deprogrammed along the way. As children, we were natural leaders - curious and humble, always hungry and thirsty for knowledge, with an incredibly vivid imagination; we knew exactly what we wanted, were persistent and determined in getting what we wanted, and had the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence everyone around us to help us in accomplishing our mission. So why is this so difficult to do as adults? What happened?