Monday, March 31, 2008

leadership

Leaders are best
When people barely know that they exist,
Not so good when people obey and acclaim them,
Worst when they despise them.
"Fail to honour people, they fail to honour you;"
But of good leaders, who talk little,
When their work is done, their aims fulfilled,
The people will say, "We did this ourselves."
- Lao Tzu (edited)
Today much is said on leadership.
Lao Tzu was a wise and proven leader.
Is he talking of servant leadership?

1 comment:

Major Tim Lynn said...

Hmmm...yes, I believe Lao Tzu is refering to servant leadership. Interesting and enlightening post!

Lord, may all Christian leaders step out of the 'self spotlight' and into Your 'Son's light of personal humility and personally-engaging servanthood'.