Max Dupree, chairperson of Hermann Miller Corporation and author of “Leadership Is an Art”, says that “Leadership is a serious meddling in other people’s lives. We need to take very seriously what it means to be a leader!”
The idea that, as leaders, people listen to what we say and oftentimes mould their beliefs because of ours, is humbling. “This is a huge responsibility! Am I really ready for this?” None of us is ready for the responsibility of leadership, but we can certainly prepare for it.
People always ask how you “do” leadership. We want to be given lists, how-to’s and methods. We are so busy that we often forget how to think, feel, and innovate! We do lots of tasks, race the clock and go home finished, but not necessarily fulfilled.