Of the people I know, to change another person is a
desire most of them have. Parents try to
change their children’s behaviour, bosses correct their employees and even
rulers suggest a few changes into other politicians’ acts from time to time.
However, it is rare for that change to take place… In these times of the Internet, parents just
give up and live with the way their children act - at least until something
really bad happens. If an employee does
not like her or his boss, they just look for another job and politicians will
fight against their ruler’s suggestions.
But, there is a way to change others, and you have
probably done so at some point, maybe without even realising. It is just one word: Example.
A leader is able to see clearly how useless is to try
to change someone else through bringing something to their attention in the
form of a correction; in fact, that bad thing will get even stronger.
His or her example plants a seed for change, and its beauty
is that there is no argument or opinions; after all it is really in that way. It may take a while, but it is consistent and
others don’t feel invaded or manipulated by it.
With the power of example, leaders create more
leaders.
(Excerpt from the book 82 Reasons
to be a Leader)
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