DynamicDuoTwins - "Motivational tip of the Week"

module - "1-5/6-10"

Are you a leader or a follower? Do you think that most people desire to be a leader? the answer is that most people do not. In fact, studies show that most people are content with taking orders from others and are satisfied in leading only themselves. There is really nothing wrong with this attitude or unusual about adopting a follow-the-leader mentality. Although some may argue with this position the truth is that only a few will ever become true leaders. It takes more than just wanting to be a leader to become one. Some people believe that leaders are born, while others believe they are made.

Vince Lombardi "Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal."

While it may be true that some people are born with natural talents. However, without practice, without drive, without enthusiasm, and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership. What separates leaders from non-leaders we call the 1-5/6-10 concept. It is here that we find varying degrees of both types. On a scale of 1-10 where are you on the leadership spectrum? If you fall within the 1-5 range than prehaps your desire is to be lead, if you fall within the 6-10 range than prehaps you are suited for leadership. You must also remember that good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their natural skills. This takes a commitment to constantly improve in whatever endeavor a person chooses. To be a leader, one must be able to influence others to accomplish a goal, or an objective. A leader contributes to the organization and cohesion of a group. Contrary to what most people believe, leadership is not about power or creating an atmosphere of false motivation driven by fear. It is however about encouraging others towards the goal of the organization. It is putting everyone on the same page and helping them see the big picture.

Take inventory of where you are and start to develop those God given skills to help you lead others and put them into practice .

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Muriel Strode