Leaders Don’t Hide and Seek

Do you remember playing the game “hide and seek” when you were a child? When our children were young, it was one of their favorite games.

They would run and laugh while looking in the most obvious places. They enjoyed the game as long as they could find me within 5 minutes. However, if I chose a difficult hiding place they became very frustrated and quit playing.

Why? They enjoyed playing the game, however, did not like being in a position where they could not be successful. My children felt like they did not have control over the outcome because of their position.

Do you feel as if you are playing a game of leadership hide and seek? Well, you’re not alone. If you believe your influence is based on your title or position, then like my children you will become frustrated by your lack of success.

In order to understand and expand your influence, you must start leading right where you are. The world is full of people with titles and little influence.

“The position doesn’t make the leader, the leader makes the position.”

Stanley Huffy

Remember leadership is influence, therefore you are a leader! It doesn’t matter where you sit in your organization or the position you have, you can influence others. Your influence will be positive or negative.

Have you interacted with a difficult person? After the experience what were your thoughts? As a parent, spouse, neighbor, employee, supervisor, team member or customer, you have the ability to add value to others through your actions.

Leadership requires sacrifice. As your influence grows so does responsibility. To increase your influence grow yourself and seek to add value to others.

Are you playing hide and seek with your leadership?

#YourLeadershipGuide
Kim

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