“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already.”
I’ve had the privilege to be in the presence of some exceptional leaders. Although the leaders I’ve had exposure to range from a CEO of a Fortune 500 company to a softball coach; they all display similar qualities.
I think one of the most admirable traits of a leader is his or her ability to inspire. Finding a way to inspire someone to do something or not to do something is not an easy task. A great leader inspires people effortlessly.
For example, I heard this quote from a very successful businessman: “They say leaders should cast a shadow, I think they should cast light.”
That quote moved me. It inspires me to cast light on everything I touch because that is what will ultimately motivate the people I lead to do something, or not to do something.
Who is a leader that you look up to? Do they inspire you?
Check out this video. It definitely inspires me!
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