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		<title>On Leadership</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a professional leader for more than 20 years, I view leadership as an opportunity to serve others. Leaders who think it&#8217;s all about power usually burn up people and create problems. I have found that people follow more willingly and get truly active in a pursuit when a leader proactively develops them and looks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a professional leader for more than 20 years, I view  			leadership as an opportunity to serve others. Leaders who think it&#8217;s  			all about power usually burn up people and create problems. I have  			found that people follow more willingly and get truly active in a  			pursuit when a leader proactively develops them and looks out for  			their best interests.</p>
<p>Jesus was the epitome of a servant leader and is my my highest role  		model. He worked for the good of those around him, and developed his  		followers into world changers. They had clear direction, and knew that their boss was a man of honor, strength, character, and yes &#8211; fun.</p>
<p>Ultimately, leadership is about organizing and motivating people to  		achieve a mission. Clarity of vision, clear communication, a passion for  		developing people, and an ardent desire to create an organization of  		excellence are critical. <a title="Seth Godin" href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Seth Godin</a> wrote a great book called <a title="Seth Godin - Tribes" href="http://www.amazon.com/Tribes-We-Need-You-Lead/dp/1591842336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1264959852&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"><strong><em>Tribes</em></strong></a>. In it, he talks about the need for leadership that encourages tribal development. Selfless leadership.</p>
<p>Tribes are more than groups, according to Seth. They have leadership. For an example of a tribe friends and I are creating, check out <a title="Tribe of Wow!" href="http://tribeofwow.com/" target="_blank">Tribe of Wow!</a>.</p>
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