“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.”
~Arnold H. Glasow
🔌 Great LEADers use power with great care
As leaders, we wield immense power and influence. Our decisions can illuminate the path forward or plunge us into darkness. The very same electricity that can light a home, can also burn it down.
- Potential Energy: Imagine a home powered by electricity. The potential energy lies in the voltage—the height of a waterfall. The higher the voltage, the more energy it holds. Similarly, leaders possess potential energy—their authority and position.
- Lighting Up or Burning Down: When harnessed wisely, electricity lights up our lives. It powers our homes, fuels innovation, and connects us globally. But misused, it can spark disaster—fires, shocks, and destruction. Likewise, leaders can uplift their teams or ignite chaos.
- Navigating the Current: Just as circuits channel electric current, leaders guide their organizations. Too much current overwhelms; too little leaves us in the dark. Leadership requires balancing authority with empathy, vision with pragmatism.
- Resistance Matters: Electrical resistance opposes the flow of electrons. In leadership, resistance comes from dissenting voices, conflicting interests, and ethical dilemmas. Wise leaders listen, adapt, and find common ground.
- Avoid Short Circuits: Like faulty wiring, impulsive decisions can short-circuit progress. Leaders must weigh risks, consider consequences, and act with integrity.
Remember, the razor-sharp edge of leadership power demands vigilance. Use it to illuminate, not incinerate. 🌟💡
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