Leadership means "guiding on the way, especially by going in advance." The act is akin to venturing out toward a place where no one has yet been-an adventure, not for the timid, the cowardly, the weak.
Leaders are made, not born; they are molded by experience, helpful mentors, and opportunity.
To lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself. Thus, as you read and lead, continue to explore skeptically both yourself and your unit of responsibility. These questions may help you continue your life-long leadership exploration:
- What are my strengths and weaknesses?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of my unit of responsibility?
- Where do I need to improve my leadership ability?
- Where does the unit need to improve: productivity, quality, control of costs, safety, competitiveness, personnel knowledge and skills, morale, innovation?
- What are our opportunities for small and big wins?
- What should be our common vision and purpose?
- How do I inspire and motivate myself and others to support, commit to, and work ot accomplish our common vision and purpose?
- What do I need to do to build a cohesive, productive team?
- What do the people in the unit need to do their best?
- How can we put more joy and celebration into our efforts?
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