I was talking to a couple students the other day about class officers at my school the other day about the various positions in their class office and what they think each position is supposed to do. One of them told me that so and so would be a great president because they are so good at telling people what to do. My heart broke a little bit in that second because that is NOT what makes a good leader. The best way to lead is by example. Instead of telling someone what to do, show them what you’re doing and they can emmulate your actions. A true leader has the ability to encourage people, to help them realize their potential and to go further than they ever thought they could go. That is what makes a leader, not the ability to tell someone what to do. And don’t forget to look to others for the leadership they can provide to you. We can’t all be leaders all of the time. Sometimes it’s okay to allow others to lead and encourage you.
