A Leader's Battery...

It's a maundy Thursday; for Christians, it's one of those days when
we slow down and reflect on life. Yes, even for us leaders, we
need to get our engines checked... if we are living how we should,
if we are truly using the gifts God gave us.

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a
man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is
encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs
of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him
govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."
~ Romans 12:6-8

I understand that not everybody is a Christian; but whether
Christian or not, I am sure all sectors teaches rightful living. This
is not about religion but about being fair and doing good in every
opportunity... and that's exactly what True Leaders would do even
in business.

See, while we try our best to achieve, people still needs people.
Oh, this is not about letting emotions rule over ourselves but
about realizing that life is good and promising but fragile. It's
about accepting that one way or another, even just through ideas,
people gets that needed push to grow, to advance.

"I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow."
~ Woodrow Wilson

Humility is a priceless gift True Leaders pick up on their way to
greatness. It's understanding that we can not control everything.
It's realizing that we could fail no matter how good our foresight is.
It's accepting that we need a hand and it's what actually brought
us to where we are.

No one can climb the ladder of success without taking anyone
along... even Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay knows that.

If the Holy Week has been successful in bringing meaning to
your life, then you now know that caring is an integral part of
leadership -- whether in or out of the organization, so much more
for those you are connected with, business or personal.

"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for such
sacrifices God is pleased." - Hebrews 13:16

No, again, this is not about religion but about being what a True
Leader is. For what is a leader without a heart? And how could
you be a good shepherd if you don't even know what a sheep is?
If you don't show real care?

In networking, most connects with "like-minded" people. Why?
To seek out opportunities? To collaborate? Well, of course yes
but sadly, many just connected for personal interests. What then
happened to the "win-win" thing? To ethics? Yes, needs and
opportunities may not come at the same time and to both
parties -- but that's no excuse to help out in a way you can.

You are supposedly a Leader, yet, did you just connect for numbers?

Let's witness the power of networking... it should be for all of us,
whether Holy Week or not, whether Christian or not.

Remember…
“Great ambition and conquest without contribution is without significance.”