What makes someone decide to take on a leadership role versus being a follower? Some people like the spot light, while others would prefer to be in the background. When we call someone a leader, what we sometimes mean is that they are the best in their particular field; they are inspiring because of how much they accomplish. To be highly accomplished is impressive, but that isn’t what leadership is about. True leaders are not just high achievers; they also support the people around them to achieve, and, in certain cases, to become leaders themselves. In other words, true leaders do not create a static group of followers. Rather, they create an environment in which everyone can develop their potential. True leaders don’t get so caught up in the forward thrust of their own energy that they forget about others or the larger environment. They set an example with their actions, and they also support others to act. This is why true leadership is so rare.

My daughter is 9 years of age and is in the last year of elementary school, at the time of publishing this article, she is running for Vice President of her school. I was President of my High School in my Senior year. My daughter asked me about the leadership role, I thought to myself, there is no better time to show your leadership than at a young age. Not everybody is cut out to be a leader, but most of us have the potential to serve in a leadership role at some point in our lives. When doing so, we might want to be inspired by the highest manifestation of leadership, remembering that we are meant to forward not only ourselves but a whole environment—an ideal, a plan, the people around us. While this won’t be easy, it is the true meaning of the job, and we can trust that we are capable of it. Otherwise, we probably wouldn’t find ourselves in the position to lead.

Some of us recognize that we enjoy the leadership role, which can come into play during childhood, playing sports, in Corporate America or as an entrepreneur. We will focus on being an entrepreneur, building a team and recognizing that people are looking for someone to provide leadership to assist them with not being forced to live a life of unhappiness. A life of working from paycheck to paycheck in a corporate environment that doesn’t care if you come or go. It’s also possible that some people have determined that their gifts are best applied in a secondary position, supporting the efforts of a leader whose vision we admire. In this case, we can ensure that our energy is best applied by holding the person for whom we work to a high standard of leadership. In this way, we take responsibility for our own gifts by guaranteeing that they will be appreciated and developed in a way that best serves the whole.

Have you taken on a leadership role? Would you like to take on a leadership role? Leaders are in demand in the business I have chosen to be involved in, so if you are a true leader and feel you are not appreciated or are not earning the income you deserve. Give me a call or provide your information in the contact form on the left side of this blog. Either myself or one of my associates will contact you to discuss how we can utilize your leadership skills with creating a business that you can work from home.

Flourish and Prosper,

Ellery Bennett
313-590-3347

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