Comments on: To Be a Good Role Model You Need to Lead by Example

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 08:04:50 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. Thank you for sharing Lao Tzu's quote, Jeremy. It eloquently sums up the essence of leading by example.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:21:34 +0000

People often overcomplicated leadership. Like you’ve said it’s as simple as showing respect and setting a good example. It reminds me of this quote from Lao Tzo, “the reason that rivers and seas receive the homage of a hundred mountain streams is that they keep below them. Thus they are able to reign over the mountain streams. So the sage, wishing to be above men, putteth himself behind them. Thus, though his place be above men, they don’t feel his weight; though his place be before them, they don’t count it as an injury.”

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:25:59 +0000

In reply to Katherine. Thank you for sharing your perspective and insights with us, Katherine. I gather mentoring is your true forte and the skill with which you authentically lead others.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:58:28 +0000

I’ve done a lot of thinking recently about leadership, and especially feminine leadership. One of the thoughts I’ve always had about my own leadership was that I was caught in a paradox between wanting to be a strong leader, and wanting to stay invisible. I’m very good at encouraging others to step forward in leadership roles and saw that as a deficit. But then i had a revelation and realized it’s one of my leadership strengths. I’m a connector and a helper and I do it well. So we all have to find our own authentic style in leadership. Your post is a perfect fit for that perspective. Thank you!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:58:06 +0000

In reply to Heather. Indeed the Angels are right, Heather. We set examples even when we don't intend to as I did with the eyeliner. :) What's more important is to set a good example that will inspire others to be good leaders.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:51:13 +0000

Leadership came up for me earlier this week with one of the Oracle Cards I chose. So did the message of being a good role model. The angels and the Universe see us. They want the best for this world. I think we can always be someone who sets an example. I have always felt that way.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:47:38 +0000

In reply to Reba Linker. It works both ways, Reba. Credibility and inculcating trust in our followers is essential for any leader.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:46:27 +0000

In reply to Meghan Humlie. We all have latent leadership potential, Meghan, that comes out when the need of the hour requires it. Enjoy the journey as you discover your personal leadership style.

By: Meghan Humlie

Meghan Humlie — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:32:13 +0000

I’ve always been a bit ambivalent about my own capacity for leadership. At the moment, I am learning about team building with a team that I work with, depend upon, but am not their manager. I am finding it to be a fascinating process. Not that long ago, I don’t think I could have appreciated the process, them, their manager or myself to the depth that I do at the moment.

By: Reba Linker

Reba Linker — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:51:56 +0000

This is such a brilliant post, Vatsala. I totally agree that the tome of an organization is set by the leader. I really appreciate your point about not leading only by actions, but also through your words. Language is so powerful. It should rightly count as an action, when it comes to leading others. I believe that this point is often missed, in the effort to emphasize the importance of walking your talk. I guess one has to also talk their walk!