Be a Stepping Stone not a Stumbling Block

"Set a good example"

The leader and the followers

Followers need a model or sample to look forward with. As a leader, it is important to initiate what you preach for or simply walk the talk. You must take the first step toward accomplishing it because all eyes are on you. Without a leader, confusion may arise and people may not follow.

I believe that each of us knew already the pros and cons of leadership because we became one too in different situations.

Stepping stone

Be that someone who helps others advance or achieve something. In every step of the way make sure that the path you follow will lead you to success, because once those people who chose to follow your lead had witness your good leadership they will surely be motivated and inspired to move forward on the same part as yours and that's the time you'll become a stepping stone to everybody. Therefore, be conscious of your actions because whether you like it or not, a good leader should act accordingly and should learn to connect with his/her colleagues. However, the followers should also play their roles too, and that is to provide strength, encouragement, as well as showing obedience and cooperation to their leaders.

I remember when I was in high school, I really didn't want to be assigned as a leader in every group activities or performances, because I am consciously aware of the consequences and the responsibilities that a leader must shoulder. Another thing is, I am not confident and strong enough to handle such accountabilities and possible failures.

Stumbling block

A leader should not be the hindrance and causing others to stumble. For instance, in Christianity, if you are leader that acts unpleasing in the sight of your disciples there is a huge possibility that they will no longer follow, obey and believe on what you are preaching to them, because you yourself failed to put your words into action and what more worst is that, they will no longer pursue their faith and service to God because of what they have witness from you and thats the time you became a stumbling block your disciples. Simply means you are now a BAD EXAMPLE.

Furthermore, not all people are naturally born leaders, however not all leaders are created equal.

What are the signs that a leader have become a stumbling block of his followers?

• A leader who displays unethical behavior is most likely to fail because character is the greatest asset of a leader.

• Consistent failures, indeed nobody is perfect, but leaders who consistently fail are not leaders, no matter how much you wish they were. Aside from that the moment that your followers notice it they will no longer follow your lead.

• Lacks Communication Skills, a good leader are both great communicators and an active listeners and if they fail to do so, well you'll know what will happen next.

• Self-Serving Nature, if a leader doesn’t understand the concept of “service above self” and didn't possess the value of altruism there's no guarantee that they can gain the trust, confidence, and loyalty of those they lead.

• Pessimism and lacks future plans, meaning to say " NO VISION EQUALS NO OUTCOME" . You can call yourself an effective leader if you have tangible accomplishments and outcomes . In short "PLAN AND DO".

Closing Thoughts;

We all have the capacity to become a leader in so many ways, you can be a good example through your thoughts, words and deeds, but the only thing that hinders us to partake that role is what we think and saw to ourselves. Therefore, before you desired to become a good example or a leader to everyone, you need to govern yourself first and make sure that you're ready to handle such responsibility and trials that may arise along the way.

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