19/12/2022
Knowing why you want to lead is essential. If your motive to lead is selfish, you’ll fail. Your ego is a leadership toxin.
Leading Is a Choice:
You may get thrust into a position of authority when a vacuum exists. Most times, though, leadership is a choice you make. If offered, you can agree to step into a position of authority. You can choose. Leadership is hard. It involves motivating people and driving change—guiding people to work together toward a better future. Many people will resist such attempts to drive change.
Questionable Motives to Lead:
Some people just want to be a boss, getting ahead of others, and telling others what to do. They want to be in charge, in control, pulling the levers of change. They may like the power of being able to reward and punish people. Their mantra is often “my way or the highway.” People may be motivated by lead for the status, prestige, or compensation however these motives are often derailers.
Worthy motives to lead:
On the flipside, there are noble and honorable reasons to want to lead.
You may have a passion for a cause or a unique talent. If your passion or talent is recognised by the people above you in your organisation, they may ask you to take on a position of greater authority or lead on a specific project. More importantly, you’ll have the trust and support of those you lead. They will commit to follow you. Your chances for success will be much higher because of their enthusiastic support.
Worthy motives to lead involve being focused on the people you’ll lead, not yourself. The best leadership is not ego-driven.
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Knowing why you want to lead is essential. If your motive to lead is selfish, you’ll fail. Your ego is a leadership toxin.