This week’s thought is truly inspirational.
It’s the story of one of my clients.
I won’t name names because she would hate that.
She was sharing with me how surprised she was at the reaction of some of her work colleagues in relation to a health goal she had set for herself a few months back.
To achieve the goal takes courage, commitment and dedication, all of which she has in spades.
Unwavering in her actions and commitment over the past few months, she is making real progress towards her goal.
“It’s more than a goal”, I remarked. “What you have is a vision and your workmates can clearly see the vision, and they have all jumped on board with you.”
She sat with that for a moment.
“I guess you are right”, she said. “I’ve never really thought about it like that.”
True leadership is about appealing to people’s emotions. It’s about getting them on board with your vision. When they are on board, they will do whatever they can to fulfill the vision.
In my client’s case, the entire company has jumped on board with her vision. They see her as a role model and they are inspired by her. Even her family members are on board as well.
She is what I call, The Unassuming Leader. She hasn’t broadcast her vision/goal. She hasn’t cajoled people into helping and supporting her. She hasn’t offered wild incentives to motivate people nor has she threatened harsh consequences.
Rather, she has quietly gotten on with the job. She’s shared her vision when asked and has simply shown up and shown the way.
Leaders are found in all walks of life and in all positions.
As John Maxwell says, “Leadership is about becoming the type of person others trust to take them where they want to go.”
In this case, they are being inspired on a daily basis without a big fan fare and they are all quietly working towards the same goal and it’s impressive to observe.
