Hearing diverse stories helps us understand each other better
Hearing diverse stories helps us understand each other better. Diversity at the leadership table brings out different examples of how we live and shows how similar we are.
Perspectives on Leadership
Leadership recognizes that everyone has a voice; everyone has something to offer
You want to build a society inclusive of people with disabilities and inclusive of people of colour and immigrants.
A leader has a vision and is able to bring people around him or her who can share that vision and inspire them to work toward their goal
It is the duty of every leader to identify those who are future leaders and give them the opportunity and confidence to be able to move forward. A leader must listen first. The leader makes the ultimate decision but the best solution is found when a leader is equipped with many alternatives to choose from.
Leadership is not about having an executive position or holding public office
Leadership is not about having an executive position or holding public office. The real meaning of leadership is contributing to your local community.
A high performing team is an inclusive one
A high performing team is an inclusive one. Leadership is not a solo sport; it is a team sport.
Leadership is developed through practice
Leadership is developed through practice. Believe in young leaders’ potential and give them ownership over projects. Provide the next generation with role models and leaders they can aspire to become.
Earning the right to lead is the essence of leadership
Leadership is not to be “the head of.” It is to earn the right to be “the head of.”
Leadership starts with a sense of responsibility and is fuelled by passion
Everybody has talent and a unique gift that can be brought out by leaders. The world is fast-paced but we must pause and appreciate the beauty in our diversity.
Our images of leadership do not always show the full diversity of leadership that exists
Our images of leadership do not always show the full diversity of leadership that exists. Leaders recognize they can use their public presence in order to change perceptions of who a leader is and can be.
Leadership is ageless.
Anybody can be a leader. It doesn’t matter what age, it doesn’t matter what their background is.