Who then is the greatest leader? The one who has served the most.
Authority is always built on service and sacrifice.
You can get a few seasons out of power, even accomplish some things, but over time power can be very damaging to relationships.
A seagull manager is one who periodically flies into the area, makes a lot of noise, dumps on the people, maybe eats their lunch, and flies away.
Those who follow the crowd will never be followed by the crowd.
As leaders we do not create growth. The best we can do is create an environment that is conducive to growth. It is like planting a garden. You do not cause the seeds to grow. To grow is their natural purpose in life.