Having worked with you and your amazing team at https://www.afcu.org/webfederal.asp it’s clear to me that you have a well-developed leadership style that is pointing in the right direction!

I agree with your comment that by following the compass, the leader will have more willing followers.  This empowers both leaders and followers.  It’s logical to consider that people want to follow someone they can trust.  Leadership is a privilege and an honor.  By approaching their role with the respect and reverence it deserves, leaders open themselves up to limitless possibilities.

Thanks so much for adding to the dialog. I appreciate and respect your opinion. Cheers, Jen

Right on! Your article is the simple essence of what good leaders should do which is to follow THE COMPASS as you have so simply outline in your article. In the end if the leader is looking at this compass his people will follow him anywhere!

Nice job!!

Thanks for your energizing comments!  I’m happy you stumbled upon our site…and through such a great leader himself (Dan).  I am thrilled with your example of how to get to Portland.  Talk about using a brainstorming session to it’s fullest!  Those are awesome moments: people willing to connect, collaborate, think beyond their initial boundaries and share a common goal.

You nailed it with the question: “what were the underlying values that we want to endorse?”  That’s what this post is about: where will your compass take you with the values you ascribe to it?  What is truly critical to leadership?  Is it possible to challenge previous definitions of leadership to help emerging leaders understand the gravity of their role?

This entire thread of dialog has been most valuable.  I’m honored so many people have shared their wisdom, experience, thoughts, insight and encouragement.

Thank you for taking time to add to the conversation! Cheers, Jen