We all know what a leader should look like. Now, let’s spice the things up with some negativity. See what leaders should not do or be.
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Being a leader is tough. Leaders aren’t appointed, they aren’t elected. Leaders inspire. They have power, but it’s not guaranteed. Becoming one of them is a challenging task, but they are the ones who change the world.
Here are some insights on what the leaders should not do or be, which I hope will inspire you, even a little, to take the thorny path of leading yourself and others and making the world a better place.
No one cares what you’ve messed up. Accept the consequences and act with what you have, in the circumstances you find yourself in.
People don’t want to hear your excuses for why you can’t do something. Find a way and do it.
You’re the leader. You control your emotions, they don’t control you.
People don’t like to follow jokers and weaklings.
The weak don’t lead, they only follow.
People need to be sure that you know what you’re doing.
You’re at the front. Stand firm, look brave, and don’t let your eyes or hands tremble.
Make decisions quickly and change them rarely. Not the other way around.
Produce diamonds with your words, not junk.
How will they follow you if they can’t keep up?
How will they follow you if they can’t understand you?
Straighten your back. A bent back is for cowards and weaklings.
To no one and nothing.
Look straight at the target.
Your gaze reveals your soul and intentions. If you hide it, you show them that you’re lying, hiding something, or scared. These aren’t things a leader does.
People rush when they’re chasing something or being chased. You move towards your goal, while people and circumstances chase you or run from you. Let them rush.
It’s a sign of lack of self-control. How will you lead others if you can’t even control yourself?
Be afraid. Secretly.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
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It is a not easy to be a leader. Don’t you think?