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I want to share a piece of my reading this morning from John C. Maxwell

“A great perspective on leadership:

‘Civilization is always in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command.’

-Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Only a leader who has followed well, knows how to lead others well! Good leadership requires an understanding about the world and truths followers live in!

Connecting with your people becomes possible because you have walked in their shows, you know what it means to be under authority, thus you have an understanding for how authority should be exercised!

In contrast, leaders who have NEVER followed well or submitted to authority, tend to be prideful, unrealistic, rigid and autocratic!

Arrogant leaders are rarely effective in the long run, because they alienate their followers, colleagues and leaders! Learn to submit to another person’s leadership and follow well, you will become a more humble, empathetic, grounded and effective leader”