I think that I will take the initiative to revise my working definition of leadership to:
Bringing out the best in oneself, by bringing out the best in others and inspiring positive change.
The secret to leadership is not simply about developing oneself, it is about developing others. Leadership is about empowering and enabling others. It is about seeing and uncovering the best in everyone. It is about taking the initiative to act with sincerity, honesty, kindness and compassion. Bring forth the best in others, and we will bring forth the best in ourselves in the process.
I just finished reading The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow. One of the last statements has really stuck with me, "It's [aka Leadership] is not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." Simple and thoughtful advice from a phenomenal academic who has inspired millions.
"Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier." Mahatma Gandhi
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