Complexity Of Leadership | Maragon Private Schools
Leadership is a complex ideal that includes many levels of careful attention. Amongst the ‘business’ of a teenager; they are often bombarded with ‘you must be a good leader ‘or you must be an example to others’’. This is true in an ideal world; however, many teenagers are just trying to navigate through the next hour, or through the next math problem. They need advice and guidance on aspects of what makes the ‘why’ of leadership and what perhaps their purpose for being good leaders could be.
Simon Sinek a world-renowned motivational speaker and organisational consultant speaks of the Golden Circle, in which we are all aware of what we do, some even know how they do it, but the real question he posses is if we know why we do it? In a world filled with so many distractions and so much expectation do young leaders know why they need to have ‘leadership’ qualities? Leadership is certainly not a ‘one size fits all’ concept, but there are fundamentals that may remain the same for those that aspire to be in a position that will stimulate and inspire others.
Perhaps leadership should be viewed from a broad perspective and may include a focus on society, diversity, ingenuity and of course at its core must be people. From this point of view a leader should see opportunity in everything. The ability to learn from every situation, being it unfavourable or favourable. To see that there can be growth for people around you is possibly the best self-reflection. The value of this is exponential as you too grow through the process and you begin to anticipate the unexpected. In an ever-changing environment, one of the best skills a leader can develop is to anticipate things outside of the controllable. An insight may be to use the knowledge of those around you and collaborate to be most effective.
Innovation happens through this process and you begin to stimulate those around you, through focusing on the team, recognising others and developing achievable goals. Every person strives for excellence and, in some way or another would like to leave a small legacy, as a leader you are in a most fortunate position to assist in this process. The approach must be one of a glass half full, where you are able to provide insight and guidance, but listen and accept various opinions. It is important to develop leaders that are confident, but not arrogant.
An insight that fits a good leader is one of servant leadership. A leader best leads by lifting others up. Through your strengths as a leader and your integrity and values you develop the ability to serve others and it is in this process that your influence will assist in the positive transformation that takes place.
Leadership is complex and is a life long learning process. It is tapestry of art that continues to develop and grow as more people are involved in the process.
