Why Leadership?

"Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself."

Robert F. Bennett

Every facet of our lives provides opportunities to lead; at home, university, work, in our communities, and the global environment we live in. Each day brings occasions to raise important questions, speak to higher values, and surface unresolved conflicts; chances to exert positive influence and make a real difference.

While everyone has the capacity of leadership, few actually choose to make a stand, to take on the issues, fight against trends, face conflict, challenge long held beliefs or demand new ways of doing things.  And the reason is fairly simple...Ron Heifetz, a Harvard Professor and one of the most influential teachers and leadership theorists in the US, says in his book, Leadership on the Line, “To lead, is to live life dangerously!” He goes on to say that when leadership counts, when you lead people through difficult change; you challenge what people hold dear – their daily habits, tools, loyalties, and ways of thinking.

We will be posting recommended resources and links to Leadership Websites here soon … watch this space!