The definition of
being a leader is as follows "the power and ability to lead other
people." Does that mean that everyone can be a leader? Does
this mean that we can't work as a team if we are in leadership? Or does
this mean we don't have a support system to help us at times?
As you all are
aware....we just transitioned into new leadership teams. New dynamics, new
ideas and a new mesh in personalities. Does it mean we all have to get along
when we work with others to lead a Chapter? Maybe not, but we do need to
be professionals, put our differences aside, and work together to better and
grow our Chapter. At times, problems will arise and they need to be dealt
with diplomatically. Handled as a team, not as an individual because one
has a different title than the others.
We need to work
diligently to grow and strive to lead by an example as well. In BNI this means
we make sure to have a sub if we know we will be absent, have our Weekly
Presentation for our sub, pass referrals, bring visitors and make sure to
follow the code of ethics. When we make sure to do these things, it's showing
our Chapter members that we are leaders. Just as parents show children, lead by
example.
Think of it as the
Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O'Neil saga. Did they like each other off the
court...probably not so much. But on the basketball court they were forced to.
Both were leaders that needed to work as a team to better their season and get
along for the other players on the team. Think of leadership and teamwork
in BNI. All kinds of differences and beliefs put all into one Chapter to grow
our businesses.