Many aspire to leadership and that is a good thing, but what is leadership?
- Leadership is not management: managers enforce; leaders inspire.
- Leadership is not a title: regardless of your title or position, you can demonstrate leadership.
- Leadership is not self-serving: true leaders serve and support, not the other way around, and they try to bring out the best in their teams.
- Leadership is not short-sighted: leaders are visionaries who keep the bigger picture in mind, and sometimes make hard decisions to get there.
- Leadership is not easy: be ready to work hard, fight for what you believe in and for your people, and willing to do it alone.
- Leadership is not for everyone: know yourself and if this would play to your strengths or not.