10 Ways to Know You Are Not a Leader
There are lots of resources out there telling how you can become a leader; by and large, the concept is correct. Leadereship can be learned.
While books, seminars, websites, etc. offer to teach you how to be a leader, sometimes looking at the “how not to” is helpful. Back in 2005, Tony Morgan posted the article10 Easy Ways to Know You’re Not a Leader.
He said.
When you get looking for leaders, you’ll notice there are several types of people. Some are genuine leaders. Some are in leadership positions, but they aren’t really leaders. Some aren’t in a leadership position but think they should be. So what are the signs that indicate you’re not really a leader?
1. You’re waiting on a bigger staff and more money to accomplish your vision.
2. You think you need to be in charge to have influence.
3. You’re content.
4. You tend to foster division instead of generating a helpful dialogue.
5. You think you need to say something to be heard.
6. You find it easier to blame others for your circumstances than to take responsibility for solutions.
7. It’s been some time since you said, “I messed up.”
8. You’re driven by the task instead of the relationships and the vision.
9. Your dreams are so small, people think they can be achieved.
10. No one is following you.
I would add a corollary to number 2: You think because you have been placed in charge, you automatically are a leader.
If any of these items describe your concept of leadership, you need to re-think.
Do you have any to add to the list? Put your suggestions in the comments.
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