Leadership

First time flip through this book - "You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader". Actually not really want to start reading the book, but hoping to get some inspiration...

This was the first book shared in this year's EXCO meeting. Can't quite remember the details, but from the title, already able to figure out the message that the book is trying to put across. I thought, it's a good start - in fact, it's a very good reminder to the team, everybody is a leader - in one way or another... Each of us have our strengths and we lead in our own way, whether it's formally appointed or not - and we must respect each other and embrace on the strengths that make the team even stronger!

• One message would be: One needs not be "officially" appointed or told that we are the leader before we do the job.
• One also doesn't need the formal title before one's effort is recognised!
• Another message is, if one is formally appointed leader, one needs not to remind everybody that one is the leader and indeed, over doing it creates the impression that one bosses around! It not only damages the working relationship and team dynamics, but also distance one from the rest... it does no one good! In particular, to oneself - as it paints the picture that one's too eager to climb the leaderhship ladder. Well, well, this is definitely not the way!

Something I like when flipped to page 8-9: Leadership - Large and Small

• ... But what we don't always realise is that each of our daily actions and efforts have significant impact, as well...
• ... When you do your job - any job - with initiative and determination to make a positive difference, you become a leader.

Yes, something that a leader would demonstrate..

• The leader does not necessary be in the limelight.
• The leader sees things through... He has the perseverence!
• The leader will not pass the dirty job to others to complete!
• The leader treasures everyone in the team because he fully understands that he alone would not be able to establish what's desired... The leader is not necessary the one who makes the biggest contribution to the success. It's the team.
• The leader appreciates feedback from the members of the team.
• The leader is definitely not fearful that his effort is not recognised because his ability is demonstrated through the outputs of the team!
• To lead does not mean one commands.