My friend Chris Marshall wrote the following piece on Leadership. I encourage you to take time to read the whole article which concludes with at timely challenge for emerging leaders.

 

 

Leadership is not for cowards

“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” —Publilius Syrus

This is a quote from the first century Latin writer and I’m pretty sure the embedded truth within it’s meaning still rings true today.  Leadership is not for the weak.  Leadership is not about titles, riches or glory.  Leadership is not for the selfish ambitions of prideful men and women.  Leadership is not often what makes headlines.  Leadership is not a calculated science of planned procedures.  Leadership is often not executed in predictable weather, rather it is needed most when the turbulence is high.  Leadership is not easy.  Leadership is not for cowards. More