Leadership is about mobilization. It is marked by advancement, problem-solving, resourcing, team building, accomplishment, and the achievement of goals and objectives. You can also say it is about character, communication, creativity, perseverance, and planning. But for new leaders just starting out, we should center the target and simply identify the one thing leadership is all about?
As leaders we often focus on systems, procedures, and tasks. These can become our default behaviors. We love our strategic plans. Creativity and market research provide necessary insight. Presentations often determine our self-worth. Getting things done allows us to rest better at night. These things certainly do matter and are important. However, the best leaders know this is only part of the story.
The One Thing Leadership Is Truly All About
The best leaders, those with a growth mindset, understand leadership is all about….PEOPLE.
Investing energy, time, money, and resources in people is always better than the latest systems or technology. Smart leaders always focus on securing and keeping the best people they possibly can. The following are just 10 of the reasons why:
- People are the only appreciable asset an organization has.
- You can develop long-term relationships with people.
- Long-term relationships can lead to long-term funding and revenue.
- Potentially endless creativity.
- The talent of people can be multiplied through teams.
- People’s contributions are measurable.
- People can stretch your thoughts.
- People can expand your worldview.
- People provide solutions.
- Some people want to change the world, and as a result, bring relief to issues such as poverty and suffering.
Conclusion
Jesus felt that people were the only thing worth dying for. He invested everything he had in people. Jesus understood the value of human relationships.
Rather than focusing on a number of other “important” tasks, perhaps you should consider following His example and invest everything you have in people as well. Relationships with people is what leadership is all about.
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