People are your backbone. You can't do without them, even if you do, you won't last longer. There is much power in the people surrounding our atmosphere, even the Holy book says "in the want of the people is the destruction of the king". A king without elders is a king that is before destruction. A king who doesn't listen or apply the opinions of his elders or King's maker is a wicked man who will be destroyed.
A success in leadership is a success in people. People are our greatest resources on earth. We must value the people around us not minding their abilities, physical beauty,political interest, religious belief, economic/financial prowess,temporary societal positions. Yea it is temporary because no one gat the future. We must value them much more than ourselves. What makes a successful leader is being a master in people's skills.
Understand the people you lead, People like to feel special, honour and affirm them always. Inspire and give them hope for a better future by believing in them. If you inspire and believe in the people you lead, they will succeed in their endeavors. People needs to be understood, listen to them. When you stop listening to people, you automatically loose your right to speak to them. Even if you do, it won't sink into them. Some people lacks directions; navigate for them. People needs help;help them. People can make mistakes; forgive them. Take people to the top with you. While praying for yourself; pray for them too. Don't feel so superior above them because you are their leader; I tell you if they want you down they will do everything within their reach.
May you be a leader of the people. May your leadership in any area you found yourself be successful and people centered. Don't be a leader by name but a leader by works. God bless you.
Author: John-Bright Enyinnah
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