What is Leadership?
The Army Rangers definition of Leadership is hard to beat: “Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.”
My Belief
That’s what we’re about. I hope it’s why you’re here. My belief based upon my experiences is that leadership begins with oneself. Call it self-leadership. What do I mean? No one listens to dentists with black teeth. People follow action, practitioners, those who lead from the front.
“Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.” U.S. Army Ranger Handbook
What does it mean to Condition Your Leadership?
Leadership is a skill. It just is. Let’s discuss the various facets of its exponentially applicable value in the comments throughout the upcoming articles. At the end of the day though, leadership is developed. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unmistakable ability to inspire is a skill he developed through passion and conviction throughout his life. His first speech did not have the same intensity as the day he preached at the Lincoln Memorial. George Washington’s uncanny ability to influence when he led the attack across the Delaware River was not recognizable during his time as a junior military officer. They developed their leadership skills, through consistent application of practice, which can be summarized as conditioning.
Concept
Is this a collection of war stories? No. Will there be military references? Sure. Expect business references as well as general life reflections too. Any topic that contributes value to the pursuit of refining one’s self-leadership in order to enhance their self-empowerment has a place here.
Community
Just like conditioning your body to run farther and faster, it’s not easy; sometimes you might want to quit; many people do. With all challenges, I promise it’s easier to succeed with a group. Please consider this community on PREVAIL.blog your running group equivalent while you are on your path of conditioning your leadership.
Refinement
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