My definition of leadership today is significantly different to the one I held 30 
yrs ago. Back then it had more to do with titles, badges and positions.

Now I think it’s all about making a difference; it is about influencing people or situations towards a better outcome.

Leadership is adding value. It isn’t just about authority or having a title, it’s being a carrier, a burden-bearer, a load-lightener.

Leadership is functional and practical, and is essentially nothing to do with age, gender or background.

By the above definition there are many more leaders out there than you or I previously thought, which is good news. And you’re probably one of them!

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