Leaders Are Born Not Made
INTRODUCTION
In today's world of corporate Leadership, many seem to share the belief that it is possible to send employees to a series of classes and make them leaders. Well, we are here today to alert everyone that 'Leaders are born, they are not made'! How often have you seen people promoted into a position of leadership, but they lack any of the qualities of a true leader? I am sure that this happens in our homes, churches and other areas of life, but today.
WHO ARE LEADERS?
Who is a leader?
By definition, a leader is a person who rules or guides or inspires or influences others. A leader is someone others are willing to follow, almost without question. A person who rules or guides or inspires others. Someone others are willing to follow, almost without question.
They may not always make the right decision, but they are confident in the decisions that they make. They are not afraid to admit when they are wrong, and they know when to change direction when an inappropriate choice has been made. For, even after a few mistakes, a true leader will not lose the confidence of his or her followers. When you read the notes from our honorable and affable lecturer on ‘Influencing’, it tells us to “look at the outcome of the influence attempts and not necessarily the leader’s intended purpose.” People seek out leaders unconsciously, and leaders step to the forefront almost instinctively. Leaders are recognized, not chosen. In short, ladies and gentlemen, leaders have something within that the others just don't have. It is an intangible characteristic that cannot be explained, but it is obvious when you see it, you will recognize it immediately.
LEADERSHIP
Art or process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly towards achieving set goals.
Process of leading people in the right direction in order to achieve goals.
Kouzes, James M. & Posner, Barry Z. (1987).The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
In today's world of corporate Leadership, many seem to share the belief that it is possible to send employees to a series of classes and make them leaders. Well, we are here today to alert everyone that 'Leaders are born, they are not made'! How often have you seen people promoted into a position of leadership, but they lack any of the qualities of a true leader? I am sure that this happens in our homes, churches and other areas of life, but today.
WHO ARE LEADERS?
Who is a leader?
By definition, a leader is a person who rules or guides or inspires or influences others. A leader is someone others are willing to follow, almost without question. A person who rules or guides or inspires others. Someone others are willing to follow, almost without question.
They may not always make the right decision, but they are confident in the decisions that they make. They are not afraid to admit when they are wrong, and they know when to change direction when an inappropriate choice has been made. For, even after a few mistakes, a true leader will not lose the confidence of his or her followers. When you read the notes from our honorable and affable lecturer on ‘Influencing’, it tells us to “look at the outcome of the influence attempts and not necessarily the leader’s intended purpose.” People seek out leaders unconsciously, and leaders step to the forefront almost instinctively. Leaders are recognized, not chosen. In short, ladies and gentlemen, leaders have something within that the others just don't have. It is an intangible characteristic that cannot be explained, but it is obvious when you see it, you will recognize it immediately.
LEADERSHIP
Art or process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly towards achieving set goals.
Process of leading people in the right direction in order to achieve goals.
Kouzes, James M. & Posner, Barry Z. (1987).The Leadership Challenge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
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