Shining The Light

This picture was taken in 2002 by one of my best friends Rafael, during ACU’s Welcome Week. (I am somewhere in this picture) It reminds of me of the role of a great leader; to light up those who follow him through empowerment. Through empowerment everyone shines, not just the leader.

Empowerment – Soaring Above Others

“Let me pass, I have to follow them, I am their leader.” – Alexandre Ledru-Rollin

I love this quote! Leaders all over, wish they had this problem. Great leaders develop and empower the people around so that the leader can watch the accomplishments of those around them and be there when they need help. The leader is not there to dictate every little move others make, but there to help them see the big picture and priorities.

Ken Blanchard talks about empowerment in terms of ducks and eagles. Great leadership produces eagles because they can soar above everyone else. Bad leadership produces ducks because they only “quack” what they are told.

Are those around you quacking or soaring?