Everyone wants to be a leader, the one who has the final say, authority and power over the others. But what does it takes to be a leader?? If it was easy, then everyone can be one. To me, the essence of being a leader is to have a humble heart.
Being a leader is a process of learning..like climbing up a long ladder. No one can claim that they are born a leader because its not a talent but a practice in itself.
Having people working under you, you must succumb to the needs of your member. Understanding is very important and crucial because it'll help you to gain respect from them.
Many will misuse their position as a leader to make all decisions based on their own choice and beliefs. Mind you..when 2 people look up to the sky and see a cloud, they'll have different interpretation of its shape and image. So don't expect everyone to think alike and work towards gaining the decision of the majority. Forcing others to take your decision and your way is nothing better than a monarch and we all know that monarchy system is the worse system ever.*sejarah*
A leader must be able to see things from both sides, both the good and the bad..to come to the best conclusion which is best for the team and its members. Evaluating from different prespective is important because it'll help one to see the clearer picture of the whole situition.
When 2 person fight, the leader CANNOT be bias..both side need to be heard and reconcilation of the both parties is part of a leader's responsibility.
He must be able to take stress..loads and loads of stress..and to handle them nicely. A weak mind and a weak soul is not suitable for such great task. Think twice before taking up a position as a leader. It spells difficult, never easy.
He is always hard on words and soft in heart, always forgiving and understanding..always seek opportunity to improve himself..to strike to be better each day. to cilmb that ladder and go higher and higher.
I know a good example of a leader.=)
Seeing him makes me learn alot from him. He is the school captain in both his primary and secondary school.
Wherever he goes, until today, people sees the difference in him because he was moulded to be a good leader since primary school. Respect and praises follow him everywhere and truely he has become a leader forever!!!
Being a leader needs to make alot of sacrifices especially sacrificing your time and effort..
In return..what does a leader gain??
-respect
-leadership
-appreciation
-a better person all together.
No matter if you are a leader in your school or in church or anywhere else, remember to be humble. A leader do not boost and do not misuse his authority!!!
Always be strong and willing to take up the challenge-have confidence in yourself.
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