If you surround yourself with "yes people" then the group isn't necessary. Contrary opinions keep you balanced.
Leadership- a SKILL of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common goal
Authority- the SKILL of getting people to willingly do your will because of your personal influence
Love- a verb describing behavior
Will- out actions aligned with our intentions
INTENTIONS - ACTIONS = SQUAT
(Lip service, talking the talk but no follow through)
INTENTIONS + ACTIONS = WILL
Leadership begins with the will, which is our unique ability as human beings to align our intentions with our actions and choose our behavior. With the proper will, we can chose to love, the verb, which is about identifying and meeting the legitimate needs, not wants, of those we lead. When we meet the needs of others we will, by definition, be called upon to serve and even sacrifice. When we serve and sacrifice for others, we build authority or influence, the 'law of the harvest' and when we build authority with people, then we have earned the right to be called leader.
Who is the greatest leader? The one who has served the most.
Identify and meet needs.
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