Leaders Aren't Always Managers

Leaders Aren’t Always Managers

At first read you may think this is yet another business article.  Then, again, read and find out.

I’ve known managers and I’ve known leaders.  They aren’t always the same.  There was a man in my home church that I admired, once upon a time.  His name was Joe.  I don’t remember how much of an education Joe had, and I don’t think it was even up to high school graduation.  And yet, Joe had an uncommon way of thinking like a practical, smart common-sense man.  My father was the pastor of this church and he often said of Joe, “He has a lot of common sense about him.”

Joe had no title.  He had no authority to speak of.  He just led.  He thought through whatever the issue of discussion might be, and his thoughts and ideas were sound and well-put.

If you are waiting for someone to come along and crown you King, or declare you “The Manager”, then you may have a very long wait.  Start leading.  If you are true and accurate you’ll soon be leading the parade yourself. 

Wherever you are, in whatever role you are playing or position you have inhabited, lead.  We need leaders, good and thoughtful, accurate, grounded-thinking leaders.  We’ve got too many managers.  We need leaders instead.

Now how about that?

This is my

morning reflection.

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P Michael Biggs

Hope~Encouragement~Inspiration