Albert Schweitzer once said, 'Example is not the main thing in influencing others.... its the only thing'.
I once heard John Maxwell say, 'that part of creating an appealing climate is modeling leadership', I believe that is true. I also believe that people will also emulate what they see modeled.
Take action: Think about your influence on those around you, I am serious do it, go through the list of people closest to you. If there is a positive model there will be a positive response and if there is a negative model there will be a negative response. What will you be?
If you desire to be a leader you need to know that everything you do and value, the potential leaders around you will do and value. Leaders set the tone and can not demand of others what they do not demand of themselves.
As we as leaders grow and improve, so will those we lead. So plan a few things into your life that will help you to grow.
Ideas: Find a coach or mentor, read leadership books and materials, go to a leadership conference or seminar, start a small group discussing leadership, make use of the vast resource on the internet - blogs, newsletters, Podcasts,vodcast etc and develope an intimate relationship with Jesus. Leaders must be learners for life! If our growth stops today, our ability to lead will stop with it. We can never model what we do not posses!
Make a decision to do one thing to grow today and implement what you learn and watch others grow around you.
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