Lessons in Leadership
Being A Great Leader
Muhammed Ali taught us that status, money, and titles don't make leaders. We all know people usually don’t remember us for how much money we made but more for the impact we made on society and how we treated people.
As we see many business leaders from Jeff Bezos to Elon Musk dominating their industry but what social change did they create outside it? I am not saying they aren’t involved in any social change — great leaders incorporate bringing a social change juxtaposed to their company mission which can be used as a vehicle to inspire generations to also use their gifts to make a bigger social impact more powerful than they do in their business. This is what Muhammed Ali did very well.
Impactful Leadership
As you strive to influence and lead others, we want to share some insights to help you learn from a successful leader. If you don't think of Ali as a great leader from whom you can learn, we think you should.
Without question Muhammed Ali transformed the world of sports. Winning the heavyweight title three times — beginning with his shocking upset of Sonny Liston in 1964, which made him the youngest boxer to unseat an incumbent heavyweight champion. Though his pugilistic style was unorthodox and an affront to boxing purists at the time, his dazzling combination of speed and power revolutionized the sport and also become a champion for humanity.
The Greatest of All Time” left an impact on our nation as a leader.
Today, CultureSparq celebrates Muhammed Ali leadership style because he was able to achieve greatness and make history by doing what we believe are important lesson in leadership.
Authentic: Sharing thoughts with authenticity, conviction, and openness.
Identify Affirmation: Building a culture of affection, positive feelings and a strong sense of belonging as a social group.
Champion of People: Break the rules and go against the status quo by speaking out against injustice and racial inequality to make a bigger impact beyond his gift as a boxer or your gift as a business leader.
Remember
As a leader you must seek to lead, inspire, and contribute to the greater good. It’s also essential to realize that leadership is a social process. If you demonstrate several of the characteristics of a good leader but fail to grasp this, chances are you won’t get very far on your own. You may be well liked and respected, but it will be challenging to accomplish team or organizational goals.
Leadership is a journey requiring you to view and use your gift to change the world in different ways.