Good Morning,
I have read many leadership books, leadership biographies, and how-to manuals. After a while, you see the same themes and reoccurrences from book to book. This has me backing off from traditional leadership books. In reading 'Lead...For God's Sake' (http://leadforgodsake.com/) by Todd Gongwer. I found a book that goes deeper into the core of leadership. This book takes us into the 'why' we do what we do.
There is so much focus on what we are to do as leaders that we often get caught up in the mechanics of what and how. We then stay focused on the outcome, often missing the larger point in our daily exercises. When we do reflect on our work, it is usually the how we did. Sort of a dissection of efforts of sorts. This can provide valuable information, but it is far from the core point.
That point is the underlying reasons of why we do what we do.
If you were asked why you do what you do, could you give a clear answer without sounding glib?
Why do you lead that class?
Why do you manage that team?
Why do you write those blogs?
Why do you volunteer with that group?
Do you have a clear and engaging why? An answer that excites you and gives you goosebumps?
Or does your answer sound more like a simple because: 'Because that's what I have always done'.
Knowing our why helps us unleash the passion we have for our work. It helps us get a clearer understanding of the purpose of what we do. It gives it added meaning. It can help us do what we do better and with more enjoyment. And when we do that, we unleash an energy and drive which helps fuel our work and effort. We work harder, we do better, and we want to do more.
Lead...for God's sake is a parable that helps us find the why of what we do. It helps us look at ourselves in a way that can clarify our purpose here on Earth.
This was an intense read that I just did want to put down until I finished it. Now that I have finished, I am also looking into myself to help me clarify my why.
I love helping others, but there is a clearer why for me waiting to be found. I hope you read this book and take a closer look at your why to help you further unleash your passion in everyday life.
So, in this case read it for your sake.
Enjoy
Sanford Berenberg
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