A quick snippet from my thoughts while I was reading “The Little Book of Leadership"…
I recently became member of the group at theleadershiphub and got hold of the free eBook ”The Little Book of Leadership" which is snapshot from the book by Phil Dourado "The 60 Second Leader".
Some of the virtues of leadership mentioned were
• Courage
• Good temper
• Temperance
• Friendliness
• Liberality
• Truthfulness
• Magnificence
• Wittiness
• Pride
• Justice
Does this mean that someone who has these attributes is a leader or the assumption is leaders only exist at the top? True leaders could exist without having the top position in an organisation and thus the misconception should be shed as "Having the top position makes you a Leader". It will be great combination to have someone at the top following the principles of leadership and thus creating more leaders within the organisation who will thrive by the principles.
Is "True Leader" is becoming a rare species in the leadership jungle? Based on my experience Yes and No, because I have seen both the species.
As mentioned by Ralph Nader “The job of a leader today is not to create followers. It’s to create more leaders.” My understanding of that is true or rather great leaders will always stand out, remembered for the contribution towards leadership and will set examples to be followed and will create more great leaders. The other who may call them leaders but yet haven't understood what leadership is will perish. When I say perish it means they will be executing the role they are in without the effectiveness of being a leader.
Please provide your views and experience in understanding what leadership is and how you may have experienced it….
