Spirit of Leadership

THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP

There are many who confuse the position of leader ship with the disposition of true leadership. No matter what position one may be given, status in an organization does not automatically create leadership. Genuine leadership is one’s internal disposition, which relates to a sense of pur pose, self-worth, and self-concept. Others have confused leadership with the ability to control others through manipulating their emotions and playing on their fears and needs. But true leadership is a product of inspiration, not manipulation. Then there are those who believe that the title makes the leader. However, we have all seen many people who have been placed in prominent positions with impressive titles yet have failed miserably because they haven’t understood that real leadership is manifested in performance and results and not just in labels. True leadership goes far beyond the mechanics of most of the approaches that pervade our leadership programs today. It has more to do with discovering a sense of meaning and significance in life. This distinction separates the lead ership quality of passion from the hunger or lust for power. True leaders do not seek power but are driven by a passion to achieve a noble cause. I am convinced that you were created to be a leading success. Every human being was created to lead in an area of gifting. You were never created to be oppressed, subjugated, subordinated, or depressed. The Creator designed each human being to fulfill a specific purpose and assignment in life. Your assignment determines your area of leadership. Deep inside each of us is a spirit with a big dream struggling

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