Sunday, November 1, 2015
Get in the Frontline Yourself
Close to a battlefield over 200 years ago a rider passes a
group of exhausted soldiers who were digging themselves into an important
defensive position.
Noticing their section leader was mounted as well, and
shouting orders at the men to work faster, dig deeper and threatening to whip
anyone that didn’t complete their work within the hour.
Asked by the stranger, “If this is so important why are you
not helping?” The section leader advised that he is in charge, and the men must
do as he says.
The section leaders exact comments where, “You should help them
yourself if you feel so strongly about it.”
Much to the surprise of the section leader the stranger
dismounted, and worked in the trenches, side by side with the men until the job
was finished.
Once the work was done he congratulated the men, and approached
the puzzled section leader.
“Next time your rank prevents you from supporting your men,
you are to notify top command and I will provide a more permanent solution,”
said the stranger.
This lesson is a fantastic one for supervisors and leaders
that you are coaching to help them – help their own teams. The ultimate goal is
to realize that you’re only a true leader if you’re willing to do the work of
your team without complaint, when they need you most.
This is what makes you a truly motivational leader
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