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Leadership in the Taoist Way: Empower Others to Say, βWe Did It Ourselves.β
Timeless lessons on non-directive leadership
What makes for a great leader?
True leaders shift hearts and minds for the greater good β but often, they do so invisibly, without forcing outcomes or demanding recognition.
When I think of people in history who we might describe as exceptional examples of leadership, they were able to shift hearts and minds for the greater good. They were capable of altering peopleβs perceptions by inspiring them to think differently and to think for themselves.
Sadly, for so many of these inspired leaders, they were considered disruptive and dangerous to the status quo, frequently suffering imprisonment or assassination. Think of Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Socrates.
None of those leaders were perfect β no one is, or ever will be.
Yet, the challenge is: How do we teach leadership that moves people to be motivated by a cause so impactful that they feel emotionally compelled to stand up for whatβs right and make a difference for the common good?