This separates great leaders from the average ones …

There are a lot of people in leadership positions. That reality doesn’t make a person a leader, or at least it doesn’t make a person a “great” leader.

One of the most distinguishing factors I’ve noticed between truly great leaders who have significant impact or influence in the lives of others versus a leader of mediocre capacity is the heart they put into their example.

Here’s what I mean …

I’m seeing more and more leaders who care more about being liked and being accepted as “one of the guys” that they more easily and quickly come to the place where they say, “This is good enough” about the quality of example they provide to others.

As human beings, we’re all equal. I’m not “better” than you, and you’re not better than me. But the very idea of being a leader is one of being out front leading, setting an example. Too many leaders today desire to run with the pack than lead it. They prefer the camaraderie of being peers to the additional responsibility of leadership while still wanting to be “the leader.”

The result of this attitude toward leading is often, at best, mediocre leadership.

What I’ve noticed about great leaders who make a more profound impact and have a broader, deeper influence, is a heart for providing the greatest example they possibly can. They aren’t satisfied being just a step ahead. They study, learn, and work harder (often to a point of personal sacrifice) to provide the greatest quality example possible in order to help those they lead to a greater level of success or achievement. Their commitment to the well being of those they lead is so great they are compelled to push themselves to do what is necessary to provide a model of excellence rather than a plain path to average.

Most people don’t need a leader to attain average.

Most of us do need good models for attaining excellence.

Which leader are you?

Scotty