The Leadership Value of the Day: Becoming unselfish
In order to reach greatness a leader has to be able to do
something many people cannot. It is putting the needs of many before the few. A
leaders thought process has to be selfless and unselfish. In order for a person
to rise above the fray and distinguish his or her group from others the leader
must be able to separate his or her own needs for the greater good. This must
first be practiced in the everyday life before it can be implemented or
instituted within an organization. This goes back to leading by example. This
does not mean to boast about all the charity work you do, it means put yourself
in situations to help others with needs. Be open to the idea of building virtue
in others. It is only through unselfish work that we begin to develop a legacy.
Our true legacy is in the people we influence and help shape. If we fail to put
others first we not only fail others, we fail to grow as leaders, and thus our
organizations will die on the vine. The only way to become great is through
service to others.
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