Leading Here, There & Everywhere

Leading Here, There & Everywhere

Jun 23, 2021

 

Leaders are Always Leading

For most great leaders, being a leader isn’t something you take on and off like a warm sweater. Leadership skills and operating from a leadership perspective are things leaders do on and off duty, all the time. That’s because the skill sets that make a great leader also make them a great:

  • Spouse
  • Parent
  • Community partner
  • Volunteer
  • Mentor


Qualities of Leadership

Great leaders don’t just lead when they go to work and then stop when they head toward the parking lot and leave the office. Great leaders lead in almost all that they do. Whether they are at home, at work, hanging out with friends, or just being a neighbor, great leaders are the people in your lives that tend to always be:

  • Solving problems
  • Approaching conflict
  • Prioritizing their schedule
  • Treating people with patience
  • Much more!

 

Great leaders succeed in their leadership because their leadership skills are ingrained in their everyday life. How you see them when they lead is also how you’ll see them when they’re behind closed doors.

 

We Are All Leaders

In the truest sense, everyone is a leader one way or another. Your title might not officially place you in a leadership role, but you are leading no matter what your position. Whether it’s leading your family, friends, or a small group of people volunteering in the community, you are leading. Taking on a leadership mindset on and off duty can help you be a more effective leader that people willingly and enthusiastically follow.

 

It’s important to realize that people are always watching, and in doing so they are evaluating one another’s leadership skills and getting behind the people who are leading the way. People feel comfortable with others who are confident, considerate, and consistent in their behavior and their attitude.

 

Lead Even When You Don't Want To

Not all leaders desire to lead. Some people are placed in situations where they are required to lead despite their preference to blend into the crowd. Leadership is important though, and having the courage to lead…even when you don’t want to…is important too. Sometimes you’ve got to take the reins and do what’s best for the situation.


Be Aware

Whether you plan to lead or find yourself leading unexpectedly, you are going to lead at some point. Everyone is leading somehow and making things better for others in the process. Be aware of the importance of leadership and having a leadership mindset whether you are at work, at home, or in the community. Be aware of your impact on others and be sure that your leadership style is motivating and encouraging so you aren’t overrunning others or making them feel inadequate. The best leaders consistently make those they lead feel empowered and capable of whatever tasks need to be done.


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