Comments on: What Do You Believe About Leadership?

By: Lee Thayer

Lee Thayer — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:03:51 +0000

You will see how much we agree in the next two of my books to be released in 2010: Leadership Virtuosity and The Good Leader. Thanks!

By: Sharon Eden

Sharon Eden — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Superb Mary Jo! Your point about choice is essential for me… being a ‘leader’ makes no-one a leader. To make an act of will, to ethically choose and act in line with that calling… ah! Privilege, response-ability and leadership in its finest manifestation.

Thank you!

By: Sharon Eden

Sharon Eden — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Thank you!

By: Sharon Eden

Sharon Eden — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Thank you!

By: Mary Jo Asmus

Mary Jo Asmus — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:34:07 +0000

Ashley, thanks for the reminder of the benefits that can be reaped when a leader helps others in the organization grow.

Sharon, congratulations. It looks like you are a true believer in helping others to develop! Thanks for stopping over and adding your great insight and the links.

By: Sharon Cain

Sharon Cain — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:28:03 +0000

Thanks a million, this is a powerful post with excellent comments. The phrase ?€?Managers do things right and Leaders do the right thing` for me epitomises what leadership is all about. Leadership is about making difficult decisions for the ?€?greater good` ?€“ decisions that often take us far out of our comfort zone and push us to smash mental barriers. As a member of http://www.vistage.co.uk dedicated to helping leaders make better decisions ?€“ which lead to better results, I am constantly learning. And, yes, it is gratifying when your team acknowledges your commitment to be flexible and help their personal and business development ?€“ as acknowledged in one of our blog posts which made my day http://tinyurl.com/yhwbzwd

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:04:23 +0000

In my experience, I’ve found that helping others to grow within the company is great leadership. People often forget that not everyone is presented the opportunity to learn from the great leaders of their company. When people are trained well; they will provide more to the company and its external parties. Hopefully, they will return the favor and deliver the same excellent service to future employees.

By: Mary Jo Asmus

Mary Jo Asmus — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:14:26 +0000

Susan, your insightful addition is perfect. Thanks.

Tai, ditto. Thanks for your comments and additions.

Tanveer, your comment brings to mind “servant leadership”, which is truly what I believe about the best in leadership. Thanks for the analogy to gardening!

By: Tanveer Naseer

Tanveer Naseer — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:32:06 +0000

I agree with Bret, Mary Jo. This is a wonderful post that exemplifies both your approach to leadership, as well as your ability to inspire others to realign how we approach the role of taking up the charge.

After putting my garden to bed over the weekend, I view the role of leaders as being much like that of gardeners – our job is simply to nurture, aid and provide the resources for those under our care to bloom.

By: tai aguirre

tai aguirre — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:32:48 +0000

Thank you for great thoughts and comments. I agree that leadership is not some position on an organizational chart. It is a like a dance of sorts as mentioned by Susan Mazza.
I have personally found its about finding one’s balance, one who authentically exudes an inner peace while being able to be clear about the direction.
Well said Susan……contribution and appreciation
tai