Forget Leading

The individual never asserts himself more than when he forgets himself. ~ André Gide

Behave confidently,
speak with authority,
take a stand by stepping out.
Assert yourself,
without seeking attention...
Age-old truth, “A leader is best
when people barely know he exists,"
when those led believe
they did it themselves.
How can this be leading?
Maybe it's following Truth,
showing up,
listening,
and doing right.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists — not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done—his aim fulfilled, they will say, "We did it ourselves.” ~ Lao Tse