The "Why" Of Leadership
Over our last few discussions we have focused on the "WHY" factor and how it effects our businesses
. Today, I would like to continue by expanding on this topic, discussing the correlation between your "WHY" and your leadership.
As we recap our conversation about your "WHY" by looking at the partnership between these two aspects, it will become clear that having a strong "WHY" is the core to being a great leader.
It just so happens, last week I heard a great analogy on this subject while master minding with others leaders in our industry.
I would have to say that this analogy is by far the simplest way to discuss the "WHY" factor. The example used was attending an event that requires a ticket providing you with an assigned seat. For our example I will use box seats at a ball game.
Now, your "WHY" in this example is getting to your seats.
Think about it, you purchased the tickets you came to the park, you complete all the steps necessary to put yourself in a position to find your seats.
**I want to make a quick point here...it's very important for you to understand this. Many people never achieve their dreams, because they are caught up in finding their "WHY".
Your "WHY" doesn't have to be a world changing mission; just a simple meaningful idea that will inspire to you and keep you reaching for your goals and achieving your dreams no matter what happens.
OK...Continuing with our example, again you established your "WHY" (getting to your seats) and you took the necessary steps to get to the game.
This is where it all begins to come together. You will now meet someone, a person who is going to help you, even lead you. In your encounter with this person, you will find there is connection between the two of you. That connection is sharing the same "WHY"...getting you to your seat.
The person I am speaking of is the usher. He or she is not there to sell you anything, direct you to other seats that they think are better. This person just kindly asks you, "May I see your ticket?" and proceeds to lead you down the most direct route to your seats.
Keep in mind...the usher can't sit in the seat for you, or watch the game and tell you how it ended. He or she merely provides you with the leadership needed to show you exactly where to go. But when it comes time to sit, the usher steps aside allowing you to take your seat.
Take a moment and step outside box and look at the leaders around you. I'm not speaking of those in government, rather of those true leaders in your community... individuals who give without expectation of receiving anything.
Ask yourself what makes them a great leader. Now ask yourself if you possess the same qualities. The answer is "yes"; we all have qualities to become great leaders. However; the only difference is great leaders possess the highest sense of purpose. Their "WHY" factor is so strong, NOTHING will ever let them be defeated.
You see, to true leaders, goals are only steps to be climbed to reach a higher mission in their life. Leaders don't search for the answers, they find them. They use their experiences to enlighten others to harness their God given skills and empower these same people to achieve their dreams.
I have had the privilege and the honor to have worked with some great leaders and for this I am eternally grateful. I would like to point out that you don't have to search far to find a true leader. They are all around you. Getting their attention is your first task, and to do so this...show them you deserve to their counsel. Be humble, but confident...knowledgeable, but teachable.
I leave you today with this challenge: seek out a leader. Don't just look for a leader to follow, but to gain access to their knowledge. Use their experience to inspire you to develop your higher sense of purpose...
Your "WHY"!
Empower yourself to become the next leader in your industry, your community, and your life.
The "Why" Of Leadership
By: Matthew Kominiak
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