Measure of Leadership

There is a difference between success and leadership. A person can work hard to succeed and still not lead. A person may have dedication to a task/problem and still lack leadership. King David had a lot of military successes but it wasn't until the people come to recognize his leadership that he was able to influence others. As a parent it is important if my children listen and obey when I say something. But it is more important that those lessons they have learned are carried over into their life when I am not there. A lot of pastors have been successful in building churches and growing budgets. But the true mark of leadership is what happens when he/she leaves. The same is true in business. If we strive to be a great leader success will follow. If we strive for success there is no guarantees that leadership will occur.