Leadership is Everyone's Business

I recently picked up "The Leadership Challenge" for Kouzes and Posner and was already inspired a couple of pages into the book. The authors mentioned that "leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others. When the leaders in everyone is liberated extraordinary things happen".

I can't believe how powerful this statement is. The authors continue to describe that leadership is everyone's business and not limited to the work of CEO's and famous people. Leadership can happen anywhere, anytime. All it takes is courage, commitment, and consistency. Courage that stems from a realization that change will bring about more positive results. Commitment inspired by a passion to do what you believe is truly going to help people, organizations, and the world at large. Consistency to ensure that you don't give up when things become difficult.

Leadership is not only about affecting our today and now - it is about creating a legacy that will last long after we are gone. A legacy that enables others to continue to grow and prosper.