Should we follow you?
November 10th, 2009
By Rosa Say
By Rosa Say
When you are one who aspires to be a leader, you must constantly ask yourself one central question: Why would anyone choose to follow me?
In the business environment, the question becomes: Why would anyone choose to Ho‘ohana with me?
The answer must be because they believe in you and admire the path you have chosen, and they believe you will guide the right way for them as well. You have what it takes to capture their belief, and you deliver what it takes to honor it. You are willing to be an authentic and vulnerable leader, and you eagerly will shoulder the responsibility that comes with leadership.
--- Managing with Aloha
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November 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
A good leader takes credit and shares it. A good leader takes blame and keeps it to themselves. People who follow do the best they can, the leader just guides them from falling off the path. If I were a leader I would be in the back and if I see someone falling I would correct them before it happens. If I were in front, I cannot see what goes on behind me. Therefore a good leader is a follower as well.
November 13th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Good thoughts Michael, thank you for adding them!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Servant leadership is an oxymoron in today's world, but it is a cornerstone for Christians. Before we aspire to lead, we must first have a heart to serve if we truly want to be an effective leader........hope all is well Rosa, love reading your blog.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:46 am
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