GAINMORE Advantage Framework

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Dispelling the leadership myth

The first thing we need to understand is what leadership is and what it is not.

In this respect, I would like to dispel the biggest myth about leadership that pervades the corridors of organizations and institutions the world over:

Leadership is NOT a position!

You do not have to be called a "leader" before you need to know about leadership.

You may even say to me: "But John, I don't lead anyone. Nobody reports to me." That may be true, but who said that you weren't a leader?

That's right. You did!

Then, you must be a hermit living in a cave someplace, never interacting with anyone. Not even interacting with yourself.

Why should anyone be led by you?

Leader

1. a person or thing that leads.
2. a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.

Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc.

Leadership

1. the position or function of a leader: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition.
2. ability to lead: She displayed leadership potential.
3. an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under his leadership.
4. the leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.