Leader Ship

By Mike Monahan, CEO and executive director

Imagine for a moment that leadership was about developing, not following. Imagine the role of a leader was to develop as many other people as possible to become leaders themselves.

If you're leading people, they will follow you. Then what you'll be doing is signing them up for a cruise! Everyone will board your ship, and you will be the captain. You'll also end up being the activity director. They will love you as long as you entertain them with new ports. You're responsible for them.

If you decide that you want to develop people, then you will need a "leader ship." Your job will be different on this ship. You will be signing on crew members--not passengers. Each crew member will develop their skills as they contribute to the journey. You will be responsible to them, not for them.

No passengers... Just true leadership!