Leaders…!!!

“Leadership is an action, not position” – Donald H. Mc. Gannon, Internalizing the quote from Mr. Donald, one can understand the definition of leadership. Few can feel and understand with their personal life sharing moments within the quote which is about creating things rather than take it granted.

One might has the concept in mind as the extraordinary person and qualities about leader and leadership, actually is not, which is tried to be justify through the writings here. This is based on conversation with some ordinary people with extraordinary qualities that was explored during the sharing conversation with them.

“I can do” is the primary core factor for progressive leadership that follows further one to make a changer maker in the society. “I am the person, the place is here and the time is now” is mostly the guiding tool for leaders so far as we found. Also, “being example is the most motivating factor in leadership that will not only make one different than others, but also encourage others”, Says one leader of my inquiry conversation. Generally, one get inspired and follows the way to be followed by the leaders blindly, rather than sit down, think twice, analyze the context and for the most seeing one’s self leadership quality and feel it, which is, in fact is a biggest constraints among young people. If one asked to be told about the qualities to be effective leaders, they will says some points very quick such as confident, helpful, passion, consistency to work, adequacy in knowledge, positive, friendly, etc. and always tried to seek in other people, rather than getting insight of inner self. What a delusion!!!

So, understanding the cores, being youth we, including other youths need to address some points:

• Youths need to be pragmatic so that they can put in to action; 
• Professional education (academic knowledge, same working field, key contribution) is the key;
• Continuous efforts unless the goal is achieved is very necessary;
• Let’s say simply no to drugs addiction and abuse; and
• Spiritual awareness will help most to build the effective leadership.

Furthermore, behind every ordinary people, there is something extraordinary. So, let’s recognize it, internalize it and replicate it for good deeds. Indeed, what we expect the kind of leadership is our role to be like. What do you think!!!

Written by:

Joint effort of Mr. Phurba Sange Moktan and Ms. Kamala KC

(Based on the interview taken with some leaders)