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\"wreath-2015_1\"<\/a>It\u2019s certainly true you can look at leadership from a lot of different angles. So at this magnificent time of the year, in deference to the spirit of Christmas, I\u2019d like to consider leadership in the light of the holiday season.<\/p>\n

I wonder \u2026 have you ever given any thought to a connection between leadership and love? I\u2019m serious. Hear me out.<\/p>\n

How you answer that question probably depends on which of two categories you fall into:<\/p>\n

One. If leadership to you simply boils down to the raw exercise of power, authority, and position \u2013 directing others, telling, making decisions and being in charge \u2026 probably not. What could love possibly have to do with it?<\/p>\n

If on the other hand, you believe the very nature of leadership can be understood, impacted, and enhanced by a whole host of underlying forces, including \u201clove\u201d \u2026 maybe you\u2019ve given it some consideration and are willing to entertain a connection?<\/p>\n

Should \u201clove\u201d even be in the leadership lexicon? I believe so. Here\u2019s why.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe exceptional leaders love on a whole bunch of levels.<\/p>\n

They love their work, going to work, doing their work. They love the opportunity to contribute and play a role in something larger than themselves. They love progress, and camaraderie. They love to see things improve. They love to overcome obstacles, disappointments, disagreements, misunderstandings. They love to pursue unity. They love the responsibilities they shoulder. They love to see others succeed. They love effort. They love that they have people to lead. They love people.<\/p>\n

Without love, it\u2019s just a daily-grind. I really don\u2019t know any leader who hates their work, and excels in it. When people put their personal interests aside, and work for the benefit of the group \u2013 they do the best.<\/p>\n

As a practical matter, love alters relationships in a positive direction. It builds as compared to tearing down, diminishing, distancing. Love draws close, strengthens, encourages. Love builds the team. Love succeeds.<\/p>\n

When others see, feel, and experience love, they can only respond with joy and appreciation.<\/p>\n

By taking a careful and considered look at leadership, I hope you\u2019ll acknowledge the presence of love as a powerful force. Is it too strong a word? I don\u2019t think so. It may very well be the essence of leadership? Only you can decide for sure.<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to all!<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Jerry Strom<\/p>\n

Twitter: @JerryRStrom.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more information about our leadership and team development programs, please visit <\/em>http:\/\/www.JerryStrom.com<\/em><\/a> . Join the mailing list to receive new articles as they are published. This article is based on the *\u2018The Buddy Study: The Linkage between Leadership and Relationships,\u2019 by Jerry Strom & Company, Inc. Find short insights on Twitter at #RelationshipsRPT<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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