 Leadership
Quality Poem: The True Treasure
Subject:
Leadership, leaders,
delegating, Credibility, Motivation, Success
Often times I run into leaders who seem to think that their primary duty is to
bark orders and delegate every aspect of their job to their subordinates.
In the end most are confused on why these same subordinates don't respect them.
The answer lies in understanding that leadership is much more than ordering
others; it is also about establishing credibility with those you wish to lead.
Credibility comes from performance. After giving it some thought, I wrote
a poem about...here it is:
The True Leadership Treasure
I went on search to
be a leader,
Searching high and low above the meter,
I spoke with
authority that I remember,
All would follow, all but one member,
“Why should I trust
you?’ the one did ask,
“What have you done to achieve the task?”
I thought long and
hard of what I did wrong,
Then I rolled up my sleeves and worked right along,
Shoulder to
shoulder we got things done,
We worked side by side, all were one,
A mate of mine
stumbled, I stooped to assist,
My hand he did grab, a smile did persist,
One was lost,
didn’t know what to do,
I showed him how, the ropes, something new
I praised them one
and all for their work,
All were unique, but I encouraged each quirk,
When the task was
done, one did shout
“You’re a great leader!” they all turned about,
"Without you there
to support our plight,
Lost would we be with no end in sight",
I learned that day
that I lead best,
When I get off my butt and help the rest,
To lead by example
is the true treasure,
The secret of leadership, in one simple measure.
Victor Gonzalez,
December 2004
Please forward it
on to a friend who may need a few words of inspiration.
p.s., Here are some others...
Leadership Poem: Why
Do I Listen to Stupid People
Leadership Rhyme
Victor Gonzalez, a top
business motivational speaker and author of “The LOGIC of Success”. For more info go
to:
www.thelogicofsuccess.com or by email
victor@thelogicofsuccess.com
Success Happens for a Reason
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