“Take the Lead”

Leadership in all its richness is easier said than done. The awkwardness to do such a task is rarely bestowed in a time of convenience or is a choice that we make in which we understand the fullness of all predicted responsibilities and the agony that such a decision may cause. Nonetheless, the understanding of leadership does not come from if we are aware of the uneasiness it brings, but whether we are built for such a circumstance. Either we lead, have the ability to lead and don’t, or lead because we have to. So the irony of the situation is not who is leading us or what those leaders are made of, but precisely what type of leaders we have.

Interpretation:
A lot of times we chose our leaders based on their moral character, their resume’s accolades and at even times because of how well they may resemble us in some way. But these things should seldom be ones main concern when it comes to selecting a leader because none of the above ensures a leader will be successful. A true leader is someone with not only the requested accolades but equipped for the position both psychologically and emotionally. They are able to handle the pressures, devise creative solutions, problem solve and manage the personalities of all, and that is only scratching the surface. The importance in understanding this is that what essentially makes us great is what makes us human. In closing, from a logical stance the person who is qualified should be granted the opportunity to have the position, but it is our humanistic qualities that we should not ignore when making a decision as important as selecting who we chose to lead us.