The basic premise of the Coaching course I teach is that it’s all about the person being coached. Not the coach. Similarly, leadership is about the people being led – their needs, interests, and expectations. Not the leader. In fact, the best leaders don’t have to make many decisions – they set the vision, support the growth and competencies of their people, provide coaching and counsel when needed, and give credit to their people when they are successful. Whenever a leader says they’re the smartest person in the room, they’ve failed the test of leadership – that kind of boasting is unseemly. Their actions can and should attest to their strengths without the need for bragging. The proudest moments of my career were when others succeeded and received accolades. Because leadership is about lifting others up, helping each to find their groove and make their mark. Those who crave a leader’s boasting and strutting, demean, and forfeit their own importance and integrity. Leaders who understand this provide the foundation of successful teams; those who don’t won’t be nearly as successful as they could be. Watch out for leaders who care more about themselves than others today.
Sheri Linn Dew (born 1953): American author, publisher, businessperson (Deseret Book Company), and inspirational speaker.
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