Monday, April 5, 2010

You Don't Need A Title to be a Leader

Mark Sanborn has written a book entitled You Don't Need A Title to Be a Leader.  Sanborn says leadership is shown through our everyday actions and the way we influence the lives of those around us.
Sanborn argues that leaders:

- act with purpose rather than getting bogged down by mindless activity
- Care about and listen to others
- Look for ways to encourage the contributions and development of others rather than focusing solely on personal achievements
- Create a legacy of accomplishment and contribution in everything they do

Sanborn states that influence and inspiration come from the person, not the position.  Are you a leader?  Who are the leaders in your community?

1 comment:

  1. Great title - we all should take responsibility to be a leader.

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