Arrogance and pride—distinguishing marks in the wicked—are just plain sin.
Why we do what we do says more about our character than what we do. Our motivations are often hidden – sometimes even from us.
Leadership that is self-centered is limiting. In Success Built to Last, the authors suggest that leadership that succeeds over time is attributable to the strength of the cause they pursue: "Enduringly successful people serve the cause--and they are lifted up by its power."
John Kotter observed in his article What Leaders Really Do , "Well-led businesses tend to recognize and reward people who successfully develop leaders."
Now there’s a cause. Find and control the motivations that are just about you. Feed and nurture the motivations that are about developing your team.
Leading is about others.
Copyright ©2007, by P. Griffith Lindell
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