I’m not a follower. But if I were I would want a leader who:
*is trust worthy.
*instills confidence.
*encourages self reliance.
*has compassion.
*but is not a pushover.
*(did I say honest? If so, it bears repeating.)
*displays courage.
*knows and utilizes common sense.
*believes himself to be no better than his people.
*is cautious and careful with his people’s wealth.
*is not self serving-but believes himself to be of service to his people.
*admits his mistakes.
*does not shrug blame on to others.
*works for solutions not excuses.
*is wiser than King Solomon.
*who will not sacrifice his people.
*who works with his people to build us up.
*who does not tear us down or tear us apart.
I will follow a leader who can do all of these things. I will follow a leader who inspires strength of character, strength of will, and strength of community.
I will follow a leader who does all of these things. And surprises me with his wisdom, his caution and his bravery.
When I am impressed with a man or woman of such character.
I will follow.
Do hope you find one – they seem to be thin on the ground.
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Animal Couriers, I hope we ALL find good leaders. We sure need them.
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Honesty is the biggie. I’m with you on all these points.
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Oh if only we had it, knew it, and could trust it. 😉
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Good luck on you hunt.
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Huh? Isn’t she behind you?
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😉 Thanks Koji.
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These days a person of that calibre doesn’t just show up at your door. Good hunting. 😉
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I think this caliber person exists and is fighting huge battles to be heard. 😉
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I know that is you, but there are too few to count as your equals..
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You are TOO kind Tess. But I don’t think I fight such battles. Not compared to what I see from others. I’m not a mover and a shaker. I’m more of an observer. We have one local person, not a politician, but who is honest through and through. She is brilliant, hard working, and does her job loyally for the community she works for. I believe there are SO many who are like this. But the “powers” are not with the workers….
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Colleen, As always you make a valid point. I was fortunate during my career to have such as leader as you describe. He was a wonderful teacher, and a leader of people. He has since passed, but taught me many a life lesson that I still use today. Thank you — Bill
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Isn’t it wonderful what great mentors can do for us? I’m glad you had this Bill. I wish we all had this. I wish we all strived to be this.
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Thanks so much. You’re too kind. You followed me! 🙂
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I DID ! I DID!!!! 🙂
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They’re hard to come by!!!!!!! Love your list of qualifications.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Thank you Kathy. I haven’t seen them in a very long time. 😦
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Good luck. A good leader seems to be hard to find these days. If one comes along with all of those qualifications, I will follow, too.
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We should all be on the look out.
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Sounds to me like you could actually lead, Colleen.
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Oh boy. I don’t think I see all sides well enough to lead. 😉 But I wouldn’t mind coming across who are good at that, and fair, and wise.
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There you are….
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I am chuckling….. 🙂
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