The heart of good leadership is sacrifice
- John Maxwell
When a leader "gets" that he/she looses rights as responsibilities increase, the real leader emerges. As I explain that concept, I really watch my audience; some find it curious, others ridiculous. My experience has shown this is where the true leader begins seperating from the rest of the crowd. Many want to be a leader, consider themselves leaders, but are they willing to give up rights?
I'm thinking right now of some conversations I've had within my organizations and in training classes. As I think back - as I pause and reflect - I remember those who failed to get this important factor.
John explains it well in the Law of Sacrifice / 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, page 223.
To that end....what's more important to you? Rights or Responsibilites?
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