Are You Leading?

John Quincy Adams said that “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Is that what’s happening around you? Do you hear those around you speak of their dreams? Have you created or promoted a culture at your workplace in which there is constant learning and intellectual stimulation and stretching? Do you support others, and pursue for yourself, professional development opportunities? And mentoring? And participation in the kinds of activities that promote professional growth? 

If you’re taking these steps to lead, congratulate yourself! You are not only building the leader within you, but the leaders of tomorrow. If you’re not, however, taking all or any of these steps, I encourage you to reflect on why not and, after you’ve given that some thought, to begin to move in the direction of Adams’ concept of leadership. If you do that, I have no doubt but that you –and others–will see and feel your increased effectiveness as a leader.

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