A Confused Leader Never Scores A Goal ( Abdi-Shotaly)!
I been l ooking The Somaliland So called administrators for a while now,
since the soldier in chair vandalised
the power, also I was comparing it to other well managed administrations
such as that of Ex-President Dahir Riyale, After a long study in every
aspect of soldiers actions ( we can't call it an administration). Really
Somaliland is country administered by a mobs of no job description,
like a car having no road to follow. I found in my conclusion, that the
only job description they have is a money mongering job. A confused
leader never scores a goal what so ever.There is no any other phenomena
which we can say that idea is existing in Hargeisa or even some where
else in Somaliland. My sisters/brothers read the following paragraphs
that I forwarded to you, if you do read it, I'm really sure you would
understand that our beloved Country is in chokes, but nothing else, and
thank you for your patience of reading.
What is a leadership job description?
We have job descriptions for every
position under the sun, but I’ve yet to see one for leaders. Virtually
every job description you’ll read lists "leadership ability” as a
quality/characteristic/attribu
te that is valued, and in fact, most
list it as a requirement. So why is it we place so much value in
leaders, when we can’t even define leadership? In this today's article,
I’ll discuss the importance of understanding the role of a leader before
you place someone in a leadership role.
Every major corporation on the face
of the planet has a leadership development program, but I challenge you
to find a definition of leadership anywhere in the curriculum. I find
it nothing short of astonishing that billions of dollars are spent each
year on leadership training, leadership development, leadership
coaching, running high-potential programs, etc. when the companies and
individuals implementing these initiatives can’t even tell you what
they’re trying to achieve. Here’s the thing – how do you hire, train,
and develop to a standard that doesn’t exist?
Leadership Absence:-
In the absence of a clear
definition for leadership, the reality is many of today’s leaders are
suffering from an identity crisis. The magnitude of this crisis can
range from a distorted, diluted, destructive, and in some cases deranged
form of what people inaccurately define as leadership when not held to a
clearly articulated, well defined standard. Because those in leadership
roles have failed to define leadership in an acceptable fashion,
society has allowed the practice of leadership to be commoditized, which
in turn, has made it all too common for non-leaders to assume
leadership positions thus continuing the devolution of leadership as a
practice.
When we devalue the worth of leadership, it only follows many
people will in turn devalue their worth as a leader. Many leaders today
simply do not understand what leadership is, which is precisely why we
find ourselves in a crisis of leadership. I would suggest much of what
we view today being represented as leadership is actually is not a
leadership– a cheap imitation of the real thing by those who are role
playing, but clearly are not leading. When leaders become lost and
confused as those in Somaliland, it doesn’t just impact them – it
creates a ripple effect through an organisation with a destructive force
much more closely resembling a tsunami. Leadership isn’t about
maximising a W-2, and it’s not about personal glory or media attention.
Put simply, true leadership isn’t about the leader.
Leadership is more than a title;-
it’s a privilege and therefore a
burden of the highest responsibility. Nothing is more dangerous than a
leader who loses sight of their real purpose – to serve something
greater than themselves. Leadership is about qualities that recognise
others while bringing out the best in them. Leadership cannot flourish
with small minds, thinking about small things, in small ways. In thinking about the comments I’ve
received from readers on the topic of leadership I noticed an
interesting paradox…while many of you vehemently disagree on the
effectiveness (or lack thereof) of different leadership styles, most of
you are in total agreement on the qualities and attributes possessed by
great leaders regardless of style. In further pondering this dichotomy
an interesting thought came to mind – If I could genetically engineer
the perfect leadership gene what qualities and characteristics would
constitute the architecture of leadership DNA? So, what traits/qualities/characteristi
cs
would my perfect leader possess? Courage, character, humility, vision,
wisdom, integrity, empathy, persistence, compassion, aggressively,
discernment, commitment, confidence, a bias to action, the ability to
resolve conflict, a servant’s heart, determination, creativity,
self-discipline, love, loyalty, outstanding decision making ability,
engaged, authentic, transparent, a great strategic thinker, passion, a
positive attitude, intelligence, great communication skills, common
sense, generosity, the ability to identify and develop great talent,
someone who creates a certainty of execution, attention to detail,
faith, an active listener, a prolific learner, respect for others,
innovative, excellent tactical capability, charisma, extreme focus, a
high risk tolerance, a broad range of competencies, and the list goes
on.
If any of you possess all the above
attributes please forward your resume to my attention! All kidding
aside, the longer my list of desirable qualities became, the more I
realised the frivolity of this exercise…There is no perfect leader; only
the right leader for a given situation. Great leaders have the innate
ability to call on the right skills in a contextually and
environmentally appropriate fashion. No single leader can possess every
needed attribute. It’s not the traits you possess as a leader, but what
you do with them that matters. If I were successful in my genetic
engineering exercise I would no doubt have created a leader who would be
driven crazy by emotional and intellectual conflicts. So, what is real leadership?
Leadership is about giving credit not taking it, breaking down barriers
not building them, destroying bureaucracies not creating them, bridging
positional and philosophical gaps not setting boundaries, thinking big
and acting bigger, being able to focus on short-term objectives without
losing sight of long-term value, not focusing on the volume of outputs
but the impact of said outputs, surrender not control, and most of all,
leadership is about truly caring for those whom you serve. Since I’ve admonished those who
have failed to define leadership, let me put forth my definition for
your consideration – While it’s a bit wordy, I’ve found it to
inclusively articulate the principles needed for effective leadership.
What Is A Leader Mean To Others?
Leadership is the professed desire and
commitment to serve others by subordinating personal interests to the
needs of those being led through effectively demonstrating the
character, experience, humility, wisdom and discernment necessary to
create the trust & influence to cause the right things, to happen
for the right reasons, at the right times.” My challenge to those "playing
leadership” is to abandon the practice of bad leadership. I encourage
you to stop contributing to the crisis of leadership and instead begin
contributing to a culture of leadership. Define leadership, hold leaders
to a standard, build into others, don’t tolerate the status quo, and
inspire greatness. When it comes to leadership, it’s not enough to be
all you can be, you must focus on helping others become all that they
can be.
* N.B A Head Of No Job Description, Is A Vehicle Without Road!
By Abdi- Shotaly.
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