Just going to share a quick story. I'm not a leader, I'm definitely a follower. When I have had to lead, I've done the job well enough, be it at projects for work or otherwise. However, I would rather be a good worker bee than the queen so to speak.
That said, I tend not to be confrontational. I've still been wearing my masks despite the mandates in Texas. I went into an Albertsons, wearing my mask. and I saw two older gentlemen in their 50's. Neither of them where wearing their chin diapers, and they both had an air of strength and power, as in do not approach us about fucking masks. It inspired me.
I immediately took mine off. Nobody said anything.
Today, I went to the same Albertsons, this time without my mask completely. Nobody said anything once again. Then another man looked at me while wearing a mask himself as I walked past him.
When I checked out, I saw him again, this time without the mask.
The point is this: there are a lot of folks like me out there who aren't the leaders, or necessarily the ones who will pull the trigger. That is NOT a bad thing. We all can't be leading the charge. However we WANT to do the right thing. It just takes a spark to push people like me to act. If you know you are an alpha leader type, remember that next time you enter a store, and pull off your mask.
There is an old saying about "those who desire leadership are often unfit for the task." Looking at most of those in politics, it certainly rings true.
On the other hand, history has a rich tradition of folk heroes who fought and led because they had to, not because they wanted to. George Washington comes to mind.
Thanks for sharing your leadership story. I feel like we're in Toastmasters. ?
Good comment.
It’s important to remember that there is a huge difference between being “a leader” and being “in charge”.
A leader will lead by example. Set the bar by their actions. A good leader will be good at doing a thing, and when they look up, people will be naturally following in their footsteps. A good leader will inspire others to do the same, or to support a course of action.
The beauty of good leadership is that it will inspire others to become good leaders. Others who may have a different flavour, or style of leadership that may appeal to a subset of people who may not connect as much with the original leader.
Someone “in charge” will demand that others around them conform to their demands. They aren’t so much focused on leading people in the direction they believe in, so much as controlling what they do.
You, my fren, are a true born leader. You have been inspired by other good leaders, And together, we will create a decentralized, undefeatable web of leadership. ?
Right back at you with the "Good Comment". Your eloquence is inspirational, and your insight crystal clear.
Thank you as well for the kind words. I'll admit, I am a leader. And I have learned a lot from other leaders, and continue to do so. In fact, this entire thread has taught me a whole lot, and it's been an inspirational delight. ?
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Thanks for the kind words. WWG1WGA