Making
the Case for Sticking Your Neck Out!
One
of the fundamental beliefs of Out Loud Strategies is that, eventually,
Leadership has to become an out loud
proposition. In other words, eventually, true leaders stick their neck out!
I
have a friend and neighbor who is currently doing just that. Let’s call her “L”.
On first appearances, L appears to be your typical soccer mom. In her “mids”, L
has two children, lives in a nice suburban neighborhood, owns a business with
her husband and, yes, her kids play soccer! This is where stereotype ends,
however.
You
see L is currently running for a local office. That is courageous in
that South Florida politics can be especially nasty, even in local community
races. What is even more impressive is her total dedication to her
community. She grew up here, educates her children here, has her business here,
and pretty much refuses to leave the city limits! Seriously, even with all the
great restaurants, shopping, and attractions in the three counties that make up
South Florida, she won’t venture out!
You see, all her friends, neighbors,
clients, etc. are her “WHY”! L could have easily lived the nice, comfortable
life that has become the American Dream, but she is sticking her neck out. She is doing this not
for personal gain, but to do the most important thing that leaders do . . .
make things better for other people! That is the best “why” a leader can have.
So
where are you sticking your neck out?
Where or How are you leading out loud?
What are you making better?
What are you making better?
Let me know if I can help you find your "why". As
always, I want you to Get Better, Be Ready and LEAD OUT LOUD!
Yours
in Leadership,
Bill
Faulkner
Co-Founder
– Out Loud Strategies
Independent
Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team TM
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