Do you know someone who can influence people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization?
Are you that someone or do you believe that you can become this kind of a person?
While it may sound like one, this is not an ad for some miracle pill or supplement that will make you the life of the party or cure whatever ails you.
That is the US Army’s definition of a leader.
Read it again and look around you. Do you recognize anyone that displays the abilities mentioned in the first paragraph? Ask yourself “Are they leaders?” then ask yourself how do you become a leader or do you have what it takes?
I come from the school of thought that believes that leaders are born and not made. I really believe that every one of us is born a leader. It is how we are raised and our environment that influences what level of leaders we eventually become. I also believe that all leaders are followers, so do not despair if all you see yourself as is a follower. Being a follower means you are on the right path to becoming a great leader.
So how does one become a leader? Becoming a leader does not mean that because you have degree you are automatically a leader. Becoming a leader does not mean that because you have a job title that calls on people to report to you, you are automatically a leader. To become a leader you have to be recognized as a leader by your peers, your co-workers, your community, and above all you. Simply, when you recognize that you have something genuine and authentic to give back to your co-workers, peers, and community and are doing that; giving back, then you can you be recognized as a leader and not one moment sooner.
When does this happen? There is no magic pill or daily supplement to becoming a leader. You just have to try everyday and do you best no matter what it is. Eventually, it will happen, just like the guy asked, “How do I get to Carnegie Hall” and was told to “Practice, Practice, Practice.”
Take the day and make it yours. Seize the day. Carpe Diem.
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