There is a long standing myth that great leaders are born and not made. Even in academia and leadership research, The Great Man Theory of leadership argues that great leaders are just born and that is just the way it is (I acknowledge that this is an over simplification). Over time this view has been debunked by academics, yet there is still that perception. It just isn't the case the vast majority of the time. While I will admit that there are those who just seem to be born to lead, it is the rare exception. Most leaders grow and develop over time. Jim Collins has made that observation, John C. Maxwell has made that observation, Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward have made that observation. A person can learn to be a leader and can grow into it. It takes time, discipline, determination, and hard work, BUT, it can be done. I would argue that great leaders are made, not born!
No comments:
Post a Comment