The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.
~Eric Hoffer
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become
more, you are a leader."
-- John Quincy
Adams
To be a leader is something special. You do have to be practical and realistic, this way you don't lead others into a bad situation or set those,who follow your lead, up for failure. It's also about being pacient and inspiring the people around. Even if one day that won't need you, you've helped them to grow and hopeful become a leader of their own.
It may sound silly but I think all of us our leaders in our own way. Some may be more noticeable, others not so much. But we all are.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Success
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. Bill Cosby
Being successful is being happy with yourself and your life. Not trying to change things for the worse, but changing for the better and not letting people get the best of you. If you are truely happy, you are successful. Never give up.
"Don't let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game."- A Cinderella Story
Being successful is being happy with yourself and your life. Not trying to change things for the worse, but changing for the better and not letting people get the best of you. If you are truely happy, you are successful. Never give up.
"Don't let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game."- A Cinderella Story
Leadership
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for
the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend
the
rights of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31: 8-9
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”
― Ronald Reagan
A leader is one who is willing to step up when others won't and make a change that others do not like. One who is willing to change others for the good with out them realizing it. A leader can take a stand and not care what other people think, to do whats right.
Leadership
"Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadershipis defined by results not attributes." -Peter Drucker
"Do not follow where the pay may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Harold R. McAlindon
Leadership is the willingness to step up and point the way for others to be successful
Abraham Lincoln was a good leader. He kept people together and he's the reason why the nation didn't break into smaller parts. He was also able to recognize errors, learn from them, and than move on from there.
"Do not follow where the pay may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Harold R. McAlindon
Leadership is the willingness to step up and point the way for others to be successful
Abraham Lincoln was a good leader. He kept people together and he's the reason why the nation didn't break into smaller parts. He was also able to recognize errors, learn from them, and than move on from there.
Leadership
Being a leader to me means that you have to have dedication to what you are doing and be able to lead a group of people in the right path. You have to be strong and know what is best for your followers. A good leader doesn't lead their people into a bad situation if they can help it. A leader should stand up for what they believe in. A leader is someone who steps up to take on a challenge and lead people in the right direction. This definition describes a famous leader, Martin Luther King Jr. He led people in the Civil Rights Movement because he was passionate about it.
"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
"A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better."
Jim Rohn
Mother Teresa
What defines a leader? A leader is someone who will take charge when no one else will step up. They will expose their character when times are tough and reach out to people who struggle.
Mother Teresa once said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." This is a great example of a leader. Why? A leader would do their very best to care for as many people as possible, and though she couldn't feed 100 people, she would do her best to find just one. She truly is a great leader. She struggled through many hardships and still found ways to help others before herself. She is a great example to live and learn by.
Mother Teresa once said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." This is a great example of a leader. Why? A leader would do their very best to care for as many people as possible, and though she couldn't feed 100 people, she would do her best to find just one. She truly is a great leader. She struggled through many hardships and still found ways to help others before herself. She is a great example to live and learn by.
A non-traditional leader
Many times in literature and every day life a leader is described by his traits and what he resembles. These traits are often noble, couragous, fearless, strong,traits that a knight in shinig armor would have. But what about the everyday leader that is almost always overseen? True he may not save civilization from a terrifying monster or prevent a major war, but he does help people for the better without all the fame and glory.
A leader in my own definition is a person who people can rely on to show them the way in times of trouble, devistation or need. A leader will help others not for his own peace but for everyone else.
Arnold W. Glosgow once said, "A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, and less than his share of the credit."
A leader in my own definition is a person who people can rely on to show them the way in times of trouble, devistation or need. A leader will help others not for his own peace but for everyone else.
Arnold W. Glosgow once said, "A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, and less than his share of the credit."
Leadership
Leadership- is having the ability to step up and show others the way to be sucessful
"If your
actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you
are a leader." John Quincy Adams
My father is a great leader. He has always showed me the way in everyday life and in sports. He has always shown me the right way to do things and has taught me to do things right not just good enough. He has never taken credit for the stuff he does for others he just does it because its the right thing to do. He has taught me that you do not need the acknowledgement for doing what you did. You just do whats right and you do not do it for the fame.
Leadership
Loyalty
Encouragement
Authenticity
Discipline
Energetic
Righteous
Support
Humility
Integrity
Patient
All these words form leadership.
A leader is someone who sacrifices time and credit, so others can achieve greatness. A leader is someone who is not just responsible for making good decisions but being responsible for the bad as well. I believe that any person who has become a great leader has had to taste the bitterness of a loss first.
I think Michael Jordan is a great example of leadership. Michael Jordan is considered the best basketball player that ever lived. His attitude on and off the court has made him a great leader.Some characteristics that make Michael Jordan a great leader are; teamwork, work ethic, Demeanor, enthusiasm, and humility. Every time Michael Jordan expresses these characteristics., he sacrifices time and credit. So others can achieve greatness.
"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come." - Michael Jordan
Encouragement
Authenticity
Discipline
Energetic
Righteous
Support
Humility
Integrity
Patient
All these words form leadership.
A leader is someone who sacrifices time and credit, so others can achieve greatness. A leader is someone who is not just responsible for making good decisions but being responsible for the bad as well. I believe that any person who has become a great leader has had to taste the bitterness of a loss first.
I think Michael Jordan is a great example of leadership. Michael Jordan is considered the best basketball player that ever lived. His attitude on and off the court has made him a great leader.Some characteristics that make Michael Jordan a great leader are; teamwork, work ethic, Demeanor, enthusiasm, and humility. Every time Michael Jordan expresses these characteristics., he sacrifices time and credit. So others can achieve greatness.
"If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come." - Michael Jordan
Sunday, September 23, 2012
How I Define Leadership
A good leader earns the respect of those whose lives they influence. A true leader does not point the way to others, but shows the way through being an example. A leader is not afraid of the hard work that accompanies success. Leaders have integrity, are trustworthy, and will learn from their mistakes as well as the mistakes of others. Good leaders will try to do what is right, no matter who is or is not watching. Most importantly, a leader will empower others to set their goals high and to reach these goals.
A well-known leader is George Washington. He not only provided the foundation for our great country, but also lived up to his words. He was not afraid to fight in the front lines of battle during the Revolutionary War, and by doing this he earned the respect of the people. He did not take this respect for granted, but used it to unite the people to form the strongest government and strongest nation in the world today. He inspired millions of Americans to dream bigger and accomplish more.
A well-known leader is George Washington. He not only provided the foundation for our great country, but also lived up to his words. He was not afraid to fight in the front lines of battle during the Revolutionary War, and by doing this he earned the respect of the people. He did not take this respect for granted, but used it to unite the people to form the strongest government and strongest nation in the world today. He inspired millions of Americans to dream bigger and accomplish more.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership." - Nelson Mandela
Leadership
A leader is someone who is strong, passionate, empowering, and supportive. They try to bring out
and unleash the potential and energy in other people so they can reach their
goals. A leader is a person who tries to make the "team" succeed by
helping them get to a better place.
"The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already."
"Leaders never say "I." They don't think "I." They think "we"; they think "team." They understand their job to be is to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don't sidestep it, but "we" gets the credit... This is what creates trust, what enables you to get the task done."
"He that would be a leader must also be a bridge"
"The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already."
"Leaders never say "I." They don't think "I." They think "we"; they think "team." They understand their job to be is to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don't sidestep it, but "we" gets the credit... This is what creates trust, what enables you to get the task done."
"He that would be a leader must also be a bridge"
Gandhi...a true servant leader
When I think about how I define leadership, I think of building honest, open relationships, moving forward toward a vision based on excellence, recognizing the importance of each individual, holding myself accountable to high ethical and moral standards, working hard, and showing dedication and perseverence. Those are qualities I think a good leader should have.
Gandhi is someone I believe fits those criteria. Whether it was his lifelong commitment to nonviolence, his pursuit of independence for India from British rule, or the quest to not allow a person to be labeled "untouchable," Gandhi lived his values every day. He selfelessly served others in a pursuit for a higher standard. That is leadership. He did not ask anything of anybody that he would not do himself. When asking others to give up the practice of discrimination against the untouchables, he lived among them. When protesting unjust laws, he willingly went to jail. His life was about living his word. And he would not allow the actions of others to change his morals or values or how he treated others. He lived leadership, he did not just practice it.
Some quotes from Gandhi that really fit my definition of leadership are:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
"My life is its own message."
"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."
Gandhi is someone I believe fits those criteria. Whether it was his lifelong commitment to nonviolence, his pursuit of independence for India from British rule, or the quest to not allow a person to be labeled "untouchable," Gandhi lived his values every day. He selfelessly served others in a pursuit for a higher standard. That is leadership. He did not ask anything of anybody that he would not do himself. When asking others to give up the practice of discrimination against the untouchables, he lived among them. When protesting unjust laws, he willingly went to jail. His life was about living his word. And he would not allow the actions of others to change his morals or values or how he treated others. He lived leadership, he did not just practice it.
Some quotes from Gandhi that really fit my definition of leadership are:
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
"My life is its own message."
"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."
Leadership
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."John Quincy Adams
A leader is someone who is willing to sacrifice many things in order to inspire someone. A leader will go out of their way to help another person. A leader will never leave anyone behind.
I think that Nelson Mandela is a great example of a leader because he gave up most of his life in prison for his people. He fought for what was right and for the rights of his people.
Leadership
My bad.
Our group defined leadership as putting an effort into the success of others. People that inspire others to be greater than they truly are.
"Control is not leadership; management is not leadership; leadership is leadership. If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers."
Our group defined leadership as putting an effort into the success of others. People that inspire others to be greater than they truly are.
"Control is not leadership; management is not leadership; leadership is leadership. If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers."
— Dee Hock
"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been."
— Henry Kissinger
"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been."
— Henry Kissinger
Leadership
A leader is someone who refuses to settle, has good communication skills, and someone who motivates other people. They show support and respect to others.
My example of a good leader is Martin Luther King Jr. Some of his qualities that he showed as a leader consisted of having confidence and being determined.
"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."
-Rosalynn Carter
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
My example of a good leader is Martin Luther King Jr. Some of his qualities that he showed as a leader consisted of having confidence and being determined.
"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."
-Rosalynn Carter
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Leadership
Leadership doesn't necessarily require bravery or physical strength, but rather selflessness and mental strength. It is using the talents and abilities that you've developed to help others develop their own. It shouldn't matter if you receive the credit or glory. All that should matter is that you've helped others reach success.
"Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model. "
- Abdul Kalam
"Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people. "
- John D. Rockefeller
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
- Harvey S. Firestone
"Educationists should build the capacities of the spirit of inquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership among students and become their role model. "
- Abdul Kalam
"Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people. "
- John D. Rockefeller
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
- Harvey S. Firestone
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