Leader

Boss

"With great power comes great responsibility", a famous phrase by Stan Lee, creator of the Spiderman comics.

Yet does great responsibility come with great power? Becoming a father is a great responsibility. But, does it come with great power? Does it allow you to walk on walls? Fly? Rule the country?

When one thing comes with another, it doesn't mean that both will always come in a package.

So, what does it take to be a leader? In this world, people are striving so hard just to reach the top. To lead. And yet when they do, they end up not being able to lead. Why is that? Because they are not leaders? Well, what makes a leader? Are you born one? Or made?

To be a leader is not easy. Like it or not, all of us are leaders. Just in different manners, styles and perspectives. The many statements for being a leader;

- Strict
- Authority
- Calm
- Able to adapt
- Good organization skills
- Good people skills
- Good thinking skills

And so many more.

Good leaders have the qualities required to be one. But to me, the best is the word adapt. To be a leader, it doesn't mean that you always have to be strict. It doesn't mean that you always have to have authority. To be a leader, you just need to be a leader.

Yes it may sound weird.

- Strict yet understanding
- Strong yet compassionate
- Forceful yet gentle
- Organized yet imperfect
- Stressed yet joyful
- Pushy yet encouraging

I hope that would give you a picture of what I mean. Being a leader doesn't mean you only have a certain quality that you have to follow tightly. It also means being a friend.

People don't work for you, they work with you. Make them feel that way. They will feel wanted, happy and more encouraged. Therefore, they will willingly take the initiative to work harder. Being a friend is the most important role of being a leader.

When you have power, doesn't mean you have authority.
When you have authority, doesn't mean you have power.



p.s. I have no idea what I'm typing about. Hope you understand what I'm getting at.