“If you help people get what they want, they will help you get what you want.” - Zig Ziglar
The heart of leadership is serving others first, before yourself. Here’s the problem, most organizations operate from a hierarchical leadership structure. Leaders “move up” the ladder in an organization, and, once there, see themselves “above” their team. Despite its trending status – as well as its undeniable success – most people do not equate leadership to service. Rather than epitomizing humility, influence, and meeting people where they are, too many leaders think being a leader means power and authority.
