The True Leader

I read a book many years ago, it was a book on profiles of successful Amway distributors. This was in the mid-90s when I was actively conducting that business.

The book started with a phrase: the truest measurement of success of a leader is who he brings with him.

I recall that phrase now, as I am faced with a situation where a colleague of mine has recently been a victim of the exact opposite of the phrase mentioned above. Although this person has accepted the 'defeat' graciously, I still think that the 'leader' should have done a better job in extending his full self in terms of energy, efforts, and more importantly, the heart, to ensure that this person succeeds.

Yes, this person has numerous short-comings. However, a true leader will work to identify various traits of those in his lead, strengthen all positives attributes and nurture traits of success.

I am saddened that this has happened. I am not able to do anything at this moment for this person, however, will offer my strong shoulders and a listening heart to understand more.

It is essential, that if you are in a position of leadership: a parent, a teacher, an up-line, a manager, a supervisor or a CEO, or even a political leader, that we realize that the truest measurement of a leader is who he brings with him to succeed equally. Then the achievement becomes more fun and meaningful. Not to mention loyalty attained in the process.