[header size=”1″ type=”single”]AN INTERESTING THOUGHT[/header]
I’ve been reflecting on the idea of leaders who are easy to follow and leaders who are hard to follow, and I’ve come up with some interesting thoughts.
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The mark of a good leader is loyal followers; leadership is nothing without a following.
Proverbs 14:28 MSG
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To lead means absolutely nothing if no one is following. You can call yourself whatever you want, but if people are not committed to and moved by your leadership, you are not a leader, or at least not leading.
I know built-in followers surround leaders but merely hold a position that the followers are bound to follow because of a paycheck. What is necessary to move things forward is authentic leadership.
We all experienced times when we weren’t leading. We held the position and did the job, but did we influence the people we worked with? Sadly, we would often have to answer this question with a big fat “No.” We must be GOOD leaders, not just leaders. Proverbs tells us the mark that identifies a good leader is loyal followers.
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[header size=”2″ type=”single”]A GOOD LEADER[/header]
Jesus teaches us that good leadership is reflected in our ability to serve. As a leader, we should never quit serving those we lead.
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Serving is not the stepping stone to leadership, it is leadership.
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I’ve noticed good, serving leaders are secure leaders. Leaders who tend to be positional and hard to follow are insecure. Each part of the Circle of Security will attempt to identify the characteristics of both secure and insecure leaders. We will also address ways to overcome insecurity as leaders to improve our leadership and influence followers to accomplish the vision that pushes us forward.
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Here are some interesting thoughts that can be found throughout the Circle of Security series:
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Secure leaders are not afraid to hear or implement good ideas from their team. Creativity and planning don’t have to come from them to be used by them.
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Secure leaders are confident and not arrogant. They are authentic and not pretentious. There is no need to pretend when you know who you are.
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Secure leaders lift their followers. They do not leverage their followers. They will motivate their followers, not manipulate their followers.
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Secure leaders are refreshing to those following them, and their security and confidence make their followers feel confident in submitting to their leadership.
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Secure leaders enjoy affirmation but don’t have to have it. They get their fulfillment in their purpose, not from popular opinion.
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Secure leaders are not afraid for team members to be better than them. In their mind, team equates to overall success, not personal competition.