The Nature of Leadership

What is the nature of LEADERSHIP

Leadership Defined?

To begin to answer that question, many start out by trying to define leadership. Is it:

  • the position or function of a leader?
  • to provide purpose, direction, and motivation?
  • influence?
  • setting the example?
  • having followers?
  • having certain characteristics?
  • to accomplish organizational objectives?
  • etc. etc. etc.?

Google it

We might even start by googling leadership. If you do that, you’ll receive 5.6+ billion results. Additionally, you’ll discover that experts have tallied over 1500+ leadership definitions, over 40+ leadership theories, and numerous styles, historical views, and myths. All of this only seems to complicate the issue of the true nature of leadership.

I’m always surprised by the answers I get when I ask someone “What is the nature, definition, or purpose of leadership?”… as well as how hard it seems to be to answer the question. Any one of those three variants seems to stop people dead in their tracks… every time. After a very long pause, I usually get one of the examples I used above.

Leadership Re-imagined, Simplified, and Re-defined

I’d like to suggest a way to simply leadership so that we can all do it more easily and more naturally. So, here’s my attempt:

Leadership is contributing to an environment where others flourish.

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Extraordinary Golf (Perigee Trade; Reprint edition April 1, 1997)

Most golfers approach the tee with a complex mental package: worries and judgments about their swing, the other person’s swing, the course, the weather, looking good, looking bad. They think about what’s wrong instead of what’s possible, and this is what Extraordinary Golf teaches: the art of the possible.

Drawing on his experience teaching both amateurs and professionals for more than fifteen years, in his clinics around the country, in his Golf in the Kingdom seminars at the Esalen Institute, and at his own School for Extraordinary Golf in California, Shoemaker shows how extraordinary golf can be coached, learned, and practiced, with results not only in people’s scores but in their sheer pleasure in the game.

Combining a host of practical exercises with an entirely new point of view, he demonstrates how to focus not on the voices in your head but on the reality of golf: the club, the ball, your body, the course – the elements that actually make up your game. He shows how to approach shots creatively, instead of mechanically; how to read greens simply by staying awake; how to develop a powerful and consistent swing by rediscovering trust for your instincts; and how to improve yourself in competition by determining what you’re competing for. He also gives simple guidelines on how to coach yourself, your spouse, and your children successfully.

Fred Shoemaker, who began teaching golf in the seventies, is the founder of Extraordinary Golf®, named one of Golf Magazine’s “25 Best Golf Schools” in America. He lectures and conducts workshops around the world for such organizations as the PGA and the LPGA and for major corporations, including Apple Computer, Oracle, and Pfizer.

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Be Great! Juliet Doherty at TEDxABQ

I’m perpetually inspired by this beautiful, poised, and wise two-time World Champion Ballerina who, while 15 years old at the time of this presentation, has a great message for us all…

NOW IT’S TIME TO JUST DANCE!”  Juliet Doherty

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Go Juliet!… from your #1 FAN!

Juliet Doherty, dancer and philosopher extraordinaire’s TEDxABQ talk is live!

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A New Leadership Conversation

Please join me as I start a new conversation on a vital subject: LeadershipIt is a subject that is as old as mankind and needs to be re-imagined for the 21st Century… particularly since we are 24 years into it.

Will you join me in this conversation?

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I will also be posting about my core values (ACTION, PASSION, LEADERSHIP, and LEARNING) and interests (Golf, Photography, Fountain Pens, Everyday Carry, and Reading, etc).

I look forward to sharing, learning, and growing so that you can LEAD FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION®… and that means everyone; no one left out!

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A New Day: 1 January, 2024

Happy New Year, Y’all!

May you find freedom, peace, and meaning in 2024… and contribute to an environment where others flourish as you LEAD FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION®. #LFYCP

A new day… 1 January! It is a great day to reflect on our duty, responsibility, possibilities, and life’s journey.

  • The world is calling out for your contribution!
  • The world is calling out for your genius!
  • The world is calling out for you to LEAD FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION®!

There’s no denying that personal reflection holds immense importance in various aspects of life. By taking time to reflect on our actions, thoughts, and feelings, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. This understanding allows us to make better decisions, learn from our mistakes, and grow as individuals. So, if you want to lead a fulfilling and successful life, make reflection a part of your daily routine. Trust me, it’s worth it!

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I am excited to be speaking at the 2015 GE Veterans Network National Summit.

#GEVNSummit

Date: October 15, 2015
Time: 12:45-13:45 p.m.
Event: GE Veterans Network National Summit
Topic: GROW PILLAR: Lead From Your Current Position®
Sponsor: GE
Venue: Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Location: Dallas, TX
Public: Private
More Info: Click here for more information.