People are unpredictable. That’s why leadership is so difficult; there’s no set formula for organizing people and starting a movement.

The best leader is one who earns their authority, not one who expects a position of authority. Great leaders understand that respect is earned from your followers, not merely given. Leadership is stronger when given from below, not above.

That’s why much of what people are writing about leadership nowadays talk about the leader being a servant. In fact, that’s why Jesus taught this principle when he was on earth.

The leader that expects authority simply because they are in a position with a title of authority will struggle to find a formula to organize people who are inherently unpredictable.

The leader that spends the time serving and earning the respect of people will have a positive reputation that precedes him.

Putting someone in a place of influence is always a choice by the people they are leading.

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