Have you ever had the opportunity of driving behind someone en route to your desired destination? Maybe you have not. But I’m sure you have had to be led by someone in some way or another. Well the lessons here are appropriate in either case.
Today I traveled behind one of my friends after we were returning from picking up my car at the repair shop.
As we turned unto each road, I wondered why he chose certain roads over others. This resulted in some interesting stuff passing through my head, check these out:
1. Leadership doesn’t mean that the Leader knows best at all times nor does it assume that the leader is the most knowledgeable.We often times see this playing out especially if from our perspective we see either more efficient, feasible or better options.
Caution: We don’t all have the same wisdom. A good leader is one who is apt to teach.
2. There will always be this question in our minds or a churning in the stomach.
'How on earth did he/she get to that position?” There isn’t just cause here to rebel. Things are not always what they seem.
Caution: I have noticed that wherever there is rebellion, there are many rulers
3. In many cases, we choose who we want to lead us and so the option always remains to remove the leader. But what about those circumstances where the choice simply isn’t ours?Leaders become leaders either because they were appointed or we have opted to follow them.
Caution: If we cease to follow the leaders then they are no longer leading us. That is why leadership needs support at all times.
It may be safe grounds therefore, to admit that if you are not a good follower, you won’t make a good leader.
The highest order of leadership is that of a servant.
Leading and serving are really not two words we often find in the same sentence. There will always be misunderstanding, a better way of doing things and improved leadership skills.
Regardless of whether we are the one leading or following at the end of it all, how we deal with each other is of paramount importance.
I took the journey all the way with my friend; we both parked at the same time, and walked back to our office together. I’m sure it feels better than getting back five minutes earlier and walking up alone or sitting wondering why is he taking so long
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