LeaderShape Defines Leadership
LEADERSHIP involves making a commitment to a vision, developing relationships to bring the vision into reality, and sustaining a high level of integrity. Effective leadership produces results- exceptional improvement in organizations and communities.
A vision is an
inspired commitment from the heart; it is extraordinary- a stretch or
breakthrough, not reasonably predictable; it has a future building focus, rather
than a focus on survival or problem solving; it is a contribution, a benefit to
and for the world; it is stated as a result, not an activity. Brining the vision
into reality requires sharing it with others to create relationships. The
vision is enriched through this sharing process. Integrity means that one
consistently makes decisions and takes action based on certain core ethical
values. Those who lead with integrity have the courage of their
convictions to "walk their talk" and create organizations with integrity. The
results produced by those who effectively lead with integrity are an
exceptional contribution to the world and its future. A world in which every
person took responsibility to lead with integrity would be an
extraordinary place to live.