A mixture, as we all are in some capacity (parent, older sibling, boss, expert, etc.) But I wouldn’t call myself a leader by nature or habit because leading (and more to the point dealing with people) is stressful! 😄. And I’ve always found it’s not my strong suit. I will help out whenever possible, but stepping into a role that requires having the weight of so many people’s lives on my shoulders, that level of responsibility is not for me. There is a unique combination of competence, willingness and drive that not everyone will have. I’m happy (and grateful) to leave it to those more capable (and willing). Not everyone can deal with the politics that comes with leading, and not everyone is meant to (and I’d argue not everyone should, considering the very high stakes).
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This was a great question and it provoked strong mental conversation. I found myself circling back to the question how can one be a leader if they do not understand following? I have been developing a theory that has enlightened me to new understanding of reality. I encourage you to check out my thoughts on this question and more! Thanks for sharing.
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