Leading vs. Managing

Here's hoping your Thanksgiving was memorable in a positive way. If not, there really is truth in the adage, "This too shall pass."

Intuitively, we all recognize that leadership and management are not the same, but in a network marketing business where you work from home and your organization is doing the same, leading is really all there is. Managing is what you do by yourself as in how well you manage your time, your finances and your own health to name a few. Leading is to me all about vision and will you entertain this: cheerleading?

I love how wonderfully Ken Blanchard refers to himself as the Chief Spiritual Officer of his companies. Having met Ken twice, I feel he personifies being a cheerleader, but if you haven't met Ken, then here's what a cheerleader does to inspire others. S/he recognizes individuals. The bottom line of leadership is having a vision of where your organization is going and then, recognizing each individual's contribution to getting there. Human beings repeat what is recognized, celebrated, praised, admired and yes, loved. Let's find someone to cheer on as soon as possible after you've left off reading, okay? To cheer is to love and we all want and need that more than we admit. Give freely of your recognition, your love, your cheering. Yay for you!!