TRUE LEADERSHIP BY TRAILBLAZER AREGBESOLA BUNMI

I have been to some gatherings before and when it is time to get food, the so-called leaders would pack their bags full while some of their followers might not even get anything. But when it is time for assigning chores, they will never participate in it. They are perfect in ordering people around.

Leadership is a call to service.

It is not about lording yourself over others. When some are put in authority, they feel it's all about them. These set of people haven't understood leadership in any sense.

Others have to be put ahead of you. Imagine a leader whose welfarism is his utmost importance. Give such stuffs to share with others and you see the majority of the stuff landing in their bags. It's none of their business, even if their followers have nothing, so far themselves are contented.

If you are the type that when they know you as a leader is when it is time for your troops to perform tedious tasks. You start commanding up and down yet your hands are idle; you would never be seen even taking part in any of the task. You are simply a taskmaster and not a leader.

A true leader puts the interest of others at heart and before. He listens to their opinions, too. He cares about their lives generally. When David's servants broke into the garrison of the Philistines in Bethlehem to get water for him, he knew they risked their lives and he wouldn't drink such water. He poured it out to the Lord. 2 Samuel 23:16-17. Had it been some leaders today, they wouldn't mind if any evil befalls their men so far their desires are granted.

Leadership is not about giving orders to those under you. You should be able to lead and others follow. An exemplary leader does things that others may follow. A true leader will not have to beg others to accord him respect.

Jesus Christ is our perfect example of a leader worthy of emulation. He showed us that anyone who wants to lead must first be a servant. He walked with his disciples, washed their feet and showed them what leadership was all about. In that regard, we say leadership is a call to service. John 13:12-17

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