20 Things Being a Leader Is All About

“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” —John C. Maxwell

 10 Things Being a Leader Isn’t

1. Being a leader isn’t about forcing people to do something. 2. Being a leader isn’t about ignoring your weaknesses. 3. Being a leader isn’t about having the loudest voice in the room. 4. Being a leader isn’t about having power. 5. Being a leader isn’t about having people under you. 6. Being a leader isn’t about telling people how to do things. 7. Being a leader isn’t about abstaining from failure. 8. Being a leader isn’t about being perfect. 9. Being a leader isn’t about your social media following. 10. Being a leader isn’t about masking your feelings.

10 Things Being a Leader Is

1. Being a leader is about influencing others to do things. 2. Being a leader is about admitting your weaknesses. 3. Being a leader is about using your voice to encourage and inspire others. 4. Being a leader is about managing power through humility. 5. Being a leader is about showing people how to do things. 6. Being a leader is about influencing others to follow your vision. 7. Being a leader is about taking risks and learning from your failures. 8. Being a leader is about being transparent and honest. 9. Being a leader is about making others feel valued and appreciated. 10. Being a leader is about stepping up when others step down. As a young leader, I am continuously learning more about myself, my passions, and my desire to equip and direct people towards their dreams. Leadership cannot be learned in a day, but it can be learned daily.