Leadership is all around us; there is leadership of countries, leadership of small businesses, and leadership of our lives. Arguably, all progress - forward or backward - requires some form of leadership. Without the function, the lemmings walk into the sea, the herd trudges in circles, and the troops and teams lose the battles and the wars, and eventually, society turns in on itself. Leaders are a minority and chosen for right or wrong reasons. Regardless of the means or motivation, where these leaders come from really doesn't matter.

Today I discuss why the leaders that really matter are not those within the one percent of the one percent, but the leaders that are within us and why it is time for us to begin leading ourselves. I reveal the leadership opportunities we have across work, society, and parenthood. I share five things that leaders do and how everyone has a role in finding success. I also explore the ways that you can change the trajectory of what is ahead and ask you to consider if you want to live on your toes like leaders or your heels like followers.

“The only way to change the future is to lead in the present.” - Chris Colbert

This week on Insert:Human

• Where our leaderships opportunities lie and why we should lead
• Defining motivated goals, setting viable courses, and holding yourself accountable to the agreed-upon task
• Leadership within companies and aligning cultures and values
• The five primary functions of leadership and how these contribute to the individual’s and company’s success
• Why you should ask yourself if you are ahead of your bosses or behind them
• Why you can only change the trajectory of things if you become leaders, not followers
• The role of leadership in families, parenthood, and society

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