Think out of the "leadership" box.

How you develop leaders depends on how you see leadership. Some believe leaders must fit a certain "model."

These models, often created by psychologists, list specific traits or skills. They might say there are five leadership circles or ten leadership characteristics.

For the sake of education, I also offer some "models." These help make leadership easier to understand.

But let's think outside the box. We can stop thinking of leadership as a definite shape.

We can't put someone in a "leadership box" and create training programs to reshape them to fit this box. Leadership development should bring out the best in people. This way, leaders can grow their assets tenfold, hundredfold, or even thousandfold.

There is no one kind of leader. Each leader has the chance to create a new reality, a new world, and a new way of doing things.

The opportunities for leaders are endless.

The only limit to leadership is our imagination. By thinking beyond the traditional models, we can unlock unique potential. Let's focus on developing leaders who innovate and inspire in their own ways.

So, let's encourage leaders to think big and act boldly. Let's help them discover their unique strengths. Leadership isn't about fitting a mold; it's about breaking it.

By doing this, we create leaders who can truly change the world. Let's embrace the limitless possibilities of leadership.

Jef Menguin