We’re not all that. Humility in leadership.

Hurricane Sandy just showed us how small and powerless we are.

We can’t hold back the tides, stop a building from collapsing, blow out a fire with a wave of the hand, turn on the power by snapping our fingers or bring the dead back to life with even the greatest of doctors.

Hurricane Sandy also showed us just how big and powerful we are.

There were rescues at sea, newborns rescued at hospitals, pets rescued, baby squirrels rescued, and families were rescued while the husband/father/police officer gave his own life.

The actions of people during Hurricane Sandy saved lives. Made an impact. Made a difference that will last forever. That is big and powerful.

The destruction this storm caused will be cleaned up and people will eventually return to their normal routines.

Leaders will not.

Humility in leadership leads leaders to realize we’re not all that.

Leaders know…

Leaders know we must sometimes retreat to higher ground to have the time and vision to plan our next move. It takes courage to know when to retreat. It takes leadership to order the retreat. It takes wisdom to know the retreat is only temporary.

Leaders know that

They put less priority on the staff meeting and more priority on connecting with the staff. They do work that matters. They get out of their own way and they remove obstacles for their people so they can thrive as well. They acknowledge that stuff is stuff and is meant to break and that it can be, is meant to be and will be replaced.

But people are not.

They will realize that titles and corner offices and designer clothes are powerless and worthless in the eye of the storm.

Leaders know that it is only a matter of time before the next storm and lead accordingly.

You can be that type of leader. The world needs you to be that type of leader.

Market like you mean it.Now go sell something.