Start a Movement

Some leaders are born into their position, some rise to a position of leadership, and some assume the position out of necessity. For some leadership is based on positional power- I am in charge, pay your salary, am responsible for your evaluation, so therefore you need to do what I say. Others just seem to be natural leaders... people trust them and follow.

As I learn more about leadership, the one truth is... If you are leading and look behind you and no one is following you, then you are just a fool out for a walk. Leaders can only be leaders when people are willing to follow. BUT it takes a brave soul to be that first person to follow the leader.

TED had a great video on leadership... and starting a movement. Take an few minutes to check out this fun video:

As we round out the year, and prepare to spend some time with family and friends over the holiday, ask yourself this question...

Do you have the courage to be the first to dance in a field? And who would you be willing to follow as they danced alone?

Start a movement- do something unexpected, challenge the status quo- the norm, and when you see some incredibly brave soul willing to do that, have the courage to be the first to follow them.