Leadership

Leadership is guidance. Without a leader, it can be somewhat difficult for a group or organization to function effectively when attempting to complete tasks and various goals. Leaders not only can see successful endings but organize groups based on strengths and weaknesses to ensure the best possible chance of a positive progression. Leaders have much control over the outcome of a particular situation and because of this they must be accountable for whatever results are produced. Everyone is not born with great leadership skills. The idea of having a group of people looking towards you for answers that you may not have at the moment can really put you in the "hot seat" pretty easily. A strong leader embraces pressure and produces with a sense of urgency and precision. Be in mind, a leader is only as good as the group being lead. The quote "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink" is perfect for this point. No matter how you may intend to influence the outcome of your group’s effort by leading, it ultimately depends on their abilities to do what they set out to do. Inspirational skills also are put into play when referring to leadership. An inspirational leader also has the capability of bringing out hidden talents of someone that they may not have known existed before. Leadership is a very useful and well needed skill when thinking of keeping large groups and organizations on track when pursuing success but a leader is only as good as the people being lead.

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-Kelly McGhee