A leader whom people trust and respect due to integrity will achieve greater things than a leader who relies on personal intelligence and charm to attract supporters.
Yes, there are many great leaders who, by the world’s standards, have been very successful. But I don’t think success in and of itself is what makes a leader (or anyone) great.
Inspirational leaders must paint a vivid picture of the future in order to inspire those they lead to follow them toward that vision.
When you notice someone’s light is growing dim, don’t just stand by and watch what happens. Help them change their batteries!
Leaders must hold integrity in high esteem. Continually emphasize and reinforce the importance of integrity through small gestures and everyday reminders.
We leaders have a choice. We can hunker down, do damage control, and hope for the best in times of trouble… or we can choose to “dance in the rain.”
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” — Nora Roberts
There’s no guarantee that tomorrow will come, so we must make the most of today! But, each new tomorrow on this earth is a valuable gift, so we must also plan well and look to the future.
