“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal.”
We’ve all heard about the preeminent political figurehead – the father of our nation – Gandhi who’s most endearing qualities were his insistence to always tell the truth, his disciplined way of life, his humility and his passion, who inspired millions through his non-violent protests for Indian self-determination and independence, fighting against the growing corruption, nepotism and terrorism; Saint Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and a symbol of charitable, selfless work who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world; Martin Luther King – a nonviolent civil rights leader’s inspiring dream to achieve greater equality within the United States by participating in peaceful demonstrations that protested the unjust treatment of the African Americans back then. We’ve also heard of Nelson Mandela – the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, philanthropist and leader who spent years in jail for his opposition to the racist apartheid system which excluded the black people from many areas of the society; Winston Churchill –the bold and courageous lion who roared when the …show more content…
These leaders all chose to embark upon a voyage to benefit their people and the nation, for the greater good. They all had one important quality: A Vision. This was the one quality that separated these leaders from their followers. They were willing and able to stand back and see the big picture. Seldom are people able to focus on the horizon and see the greater possibilities in life. This is what differentiates a leader from a follower.
A leader can be defined as one who holds a position of power and has the ability to inspire and at the same time influence others to strive towards one common
We’ve all heard about the preeminent political figurehead – the father of our nation – Gandhi who’s most endearing qualities were his insistence to always tell the truth, his disciplined way of life, his humility and his passion, who inspired millions through his non-violent protests for Indian self-determination and independence, fighting against the growing corruption, nepotism and terrorism; Saint Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun and a symbol of charitable, selfless work who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world; Martin Luther King – a nonviolent civil rights leader’s inspiring dream to achieve greater equality within the United States by participating in peaceful demonstrations that protested the unjust treatment of the African Americans back then. We’ve also heard of Nelson Mandela – the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, philanthropist and leader who spent years in jail for his opposition to the racist apartheid system which excluded the black people from many areas of the society; Winston Churchill –the bold and courageous lion who roared when the …show more content…
These leaders all chose to embark upon a voyage to benefit their people and the nation, for the greater good. They all had one important quality: A Vision. This was the one quality that separated these leaders from their followers. They were willing and able to stand back and see the big picture. Seldom are people able to focus on the horizon and see the greater possibilities in life. This is what differentiates a leader from a follower.
A leader can be defined as one who holds a position of power and has the ability to inspire and at the same time influence others to strive towards one common