The True Leader
You can't tell a real dancer from the
dance. Similarly, you can't tell a real leader from his quest for
positive change. Your ability to translate intention into reality
and to act on your intention comes from your commitment. Commitment
consists of a set of positive beliefs and intentions coupled with an
equally appropriate set of positive action and behavior.
It's not
enough just to espouse positive beliefs and say you want to do right
things, you must "walk your talk".
Example:
Alexander
The Great
Alexander the Great
was one of the most superb leaders of all time. He conquered much of
the known world, leading his armies against numerically superior
forces. Yet, when he was at the height of his power, he would still
draw his sword at the beginning of a battle and lead his men forward
into the conflict. He led by example. He risked his life in battle
where he would join his army in the front line and would fight as
one of the warriors. Alexander felt that he could not ask his men to
risk their lives unless he was willing to demonstrate by his actions
that he had complete confidence in the outcome.
This was always an uplifting and
inspiring action of Alexander's and one which led to him suffering
similar wounds that his army suffered. The sight of Alexander
charging forward so excited and motivated his soldiers that no force
on earth could stand before them.
Example:
Xenophon
Xenophon (431-350
BC), like all Greek commanders, led from the front; he was seen in
the thick of combat, never flinching, always seeming to do the right
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