That might just be the most important question that you ever ask yourself as a leader.
So,
Why do you want to be a leader?
To make great change in the world? To have the front parking place? To help others who are less fortunate than yourself? To be the highest paid person at your nonprofit? To be able to take more vacation time than anyone else?
I lead because I know that as a leader I’m able to help others help others. I know that the work we do improves the lives of those in the world who are often forgotten. We’re able to give hope and encouragement to those who don’t have any, but who also need it the most.
I know that as a leader I also enrich the lives of those who I lead. I encourage them and lift them to a level that they probably would not be able to reach on their own. With me I’m doing my best to teach them what I know so they may grow and develop as someone who can also make a great difference in our community.
So,
Grab a piece of paper, a pen and write this sentence in the middle of the page, “Why do I want to be a leader?” Then just let the pen ink flow and see what happens.
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