LEADERSHIP
Why You Lead Will Decide How Well You Lead
Your Motivation To Lead Is What Leads to Greatness or Ruin
“Why do I want to be a leader?”
The answer to that question is significant: it determines how well a person will lead.
For many, the reason why they lead is often a mixture — many will proffer a mix of extrinsic motivations (e.g. career progression, social-economic status) and more intrinsic, internal rationales (e.g. obligation to serve, believing in the organization’s mission). Sometimes, the leadership role is thrust upon them without them knowing: such is part of professional development. Oftentimes, the reasons why they lead are usually predominantly extrinsic.
Groups and leaders exist in almost every corner: from a small, unassuming elementary school to publicly-listed tech giants, it is clear that having great leadership is instrumental to success in any context.
While the demand for leaders is inherent like our world, the supply of good leaders is simply not meeting the demand fast enough. As technology advances, demands for all-rounded, knowledgeable leaders are ever-increasing. Companies seek to develop their leaders from within, and companies that help companies to develop spring up from every corner — the leadership…
