There is a real need for leaders to lose the pretense and posturing that is so common today in people with power. From government to industry, congressmen with ethics issues and heads of major corporations mishandling their roles, leaders seem to hold themselves to different standards then they hold those who they lead and represent. They foolishly live by… “do as I say, not as I do.”
Some of the greatest and most loved leaders of all times have been ‘just plain folks’ who were approachable, genuine, real, and down to earth. People want leaders that they can believe, relate to and who they know relate and care about them. It’s all about the people.
Sadly, the higher up in the leadership of anything the easier it becomes to become isolated and lose touch with the people who you are responsible for…. The people who depend on you and who you, in the end, depend on also.
By remaining humble and authentic anyone can face the challenges of leading effectively.
Prepared by the OED Content Committee
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