Lead My Example

Do not expect others to do as you tell them to unless you are willing to do the task yourself. Many people believe in leading by example; however some believe they are the exception to the rule. It expresses to your followers the person they are looking up to have the ability to do the same task that they are demanding their people to do. It is a proven fact the character and example of leaders directly affects their subordinates, and their actions. People should be mindful of our decisions because we are making examples daily. This statement has been proven true through all mankind history nonetheless modern problems and increasing national security demand strong moral leadership. The characteristics and examples set by upcoming leaders will shape our increasing generations and lead us into the unknown future. Leaders are constantly evaluated and critiqued by their subordinates. How can anyone trust a leader who says to do one thing but cannot demonstrate it themselves?

While there are leaders that like to lead by example there are those that enjoy the dictatorship role. They want to be in control of everything yet they do not want to do anything themselves. The word control means the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events or to determine the behavior or supervise the running of. When you tell someone what to do and force them to do it the person will oftentimes rebel. It is like telling a child that they are not allowed to watch television repeatedly, eventually they will do it because it is in their nature. If you tell the child that they are not allowed to do something and then explain to the child they will understand. Set the example and not do it yourself then the child will see that they can trust you and they will follow. Males tend to be more visual than females so you have to show them what you want, however be careful because what you put in is what you get out. Not everyone is the same so there are different