The True Leadership Treasure
I went on search to be a leader,
Searching high and low above the meter,
Searching high and low above the meter,
I spoke with authority that I remember,
All would follow, all but one member,
All would follow, all but one member,
“Why should I trust you?’ the one did ask,
“What have you done to achieve the task?”
“What have you done to achieve the task?”
I thought long and hard of what I did wrong,
Then I rolled up my sleeves and worked right along,
Then I rolled up my sleeves and worked right along,
Shoulder to shoulder we got things done,
We worked side by side, all were one,
We worked side by side, all were one,
A mate of mine stumbled, I stooped to assist,My hand he did grab, a smile did persist,
One was lost, didn’t know what to do,
I showed him how, the ropes, something new
I showed him how, the ropes, something new
I praised them one and all for their work,
All were unique, but I encouraged each quirk,
All were unique, but I encouraged each quirk,
When the task was done, one did shout
“You’re a great leader!” they all turned about,
“You’re a great leader!” they all turned about,
"Without you there to support our plight,
Lost would we be with no end in sight",
Lost would we be with no end in sight",
I learned that day that I lead best,
When I get off my butt and help the rest,
When I get off my butt and help the rest,
To lead by example is the true treasure,
The secret of leadership, in one simple measure.
The secret of leadership, in one simple measure.
Victor Antonio G., December 2004
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