I was once in an interview where I was asked about my definition of leadership. I was in a terrible head space so I froze up then gave an answer that basically insulted everyone in the room!
I’ll probably try a “redo” of that question in blog form some day as I have lots of thoughts about leadership that *don’t* involve me bombing interview questions that should be an easy lay-up.
But today, I’m skipping my usual Wednesday ramblings in favour of a very powerful personal essay that beyond its important message is also a good reminder of the stakes involved in this world – this isn’t about whether you got the job or not, for many people, it’s about life and death.
And if we think about leadership, I think this author’s observation that leadership is about going out of your comfort zone to help others is a great way to think of that characteristic.
Going out of your comfort zone is something many leaders can do. But how many do it with a goal of helping others?