In answering @theterakian question, here’s a homage to the MOTHERS I KNOW (mine, my wife, our DILs) & how they exhibit leadership in the 3 attributes & 3 competencies I observe in leaders.
A thread, with thoughts on leadership traits of mothers (you may have others) : 1/
A thread, with thoughts on leadership traits of mothers (you may have others) : 1/
First, the 3 attributes:
Character. Moms:
-Have a strong sense of values
-Exhibit selflessness
-Know the actions for today, while having a vision for the future
-Exhibit humility, empathy,
Integrity & a sense of humor!
-Care! They are healer, minister & psychologist in one! 2/
Character. Moms:
-Have a strong sense of values
-Exhibit selflessness
-Know the actions for today, while having a vision for the future
-Exhibit humility, empathy,
Integrity & a sense of humor!
-Care! They are healer, minister & psychologist in one! 2/
Presence. Mothers:
-Live their lives as an example
-Exhibit both strength and dogged resilience...while still remaining human
-Achieve a “centered-ness”...knowing who they are while always striving to be better for others. 3/
-Live their lives as an example
-Exhibit both strength and dogged resilience...while still remaining human
-Achieve a “centered-ness”...knowing who they are while always striving to be better for others. 3/
Intellect
-For some reason, moms are smarter than most normal humans.
-They apply Savvy...gained through experience & grit
-They keep a positive view of the world...even when that’s hard
-They reinforce the important things they must teach their children (and their spouses) 4/
-For some reason, moms are smarter than most normal humans.
-They apply Savvy...gained through experience & grit
-They keep a positive view of the world...even when that’s hard
-They reinforce the important things they must teach their children (and their spouses) 4/
Then, the 3 major Leader Competencies:
Leading
The best mothers:
-Show their children what right looks like
-Build, reinforce and maintain trust within the family
-Communicate in unique ways, using passion, logic, reason 5/
Leading
The best mothers:
-Show their children what right looks like
-Build, reinforce and maintain trust within the family
-Communicate in unique ways, using passion, logic, reason 5/
Developing
-They teach, counsel, coach, train & mentor...at the right time
-They respect “diversity” & differences in each of their children
-They help their children build on strength, while also helping them see & overcome their shortcomings
-They challenge! 6/
-They teach, counsel, coach, train & mentor...at the right time
-They respect “diversity” & differences in each of their children
-They help their children build on strength, while also helping them see & overcome their shortcomings
-They challenge! 6/
Acting!
-They give direction & guidance, while also holding their children accountable (with love...tough love if needed)
-They help their children prepare to achieve obtainable goals 7/
-They give direction & guidance, while also holding their children accountable (with love...tough love if needed)
-They help their children prepare to achieve obtainable goals 7/
It struck me in providing a simple answer to this request just how magnificent mothers are in loving and applying the elements of leadership in their families. Perhaps we should celebrate moms on a special day each year (or maybe...every day)! 8/
