Lesson 2 The Outcomes of Leadership

We often mistake a "leader" as someone who's successful, powerful, dominant, persuasive, and a winner. Unfortunately, what we're seeing exhibited are only some of the facets of "authority," not true leadership.

What should be the outcome of a true leader?

• Winning at any cost?
• Focusing on the destination rather than the journey?
• Producing winners and losers or creating a win-win scenario?
• Leading a team or producing a team of leaders?
• Taking credit for winning or taking the blame for losing?
• Being controlled by circumstances or capitalizing on circumstances?
• Having the right skills and experience or comprehending and living your true purpose in life?
• Having authority or giving authority?
• Having titles, awards, position, and power or an indomitable will to fulfill your true purpose?

Nothing will make you a true leader until you first know who you really are and begin to lead yourself in every thought, word, and action.