A Leader:
There are two type of people when comes to work, followers and leaders.
“Followers” are those who do the bare minimum needed to get paid, while “leaders” are those who will go the extra mile in running their own business or even with the frameworks of a company.
Being a follower is easy. A follower is typically told what to do and, therefore, does not need to take any initiative. As Alexandra Levit stated in her article entitled “Starting a Business: The Romance vs. the Reality,” working within a company has the advantage of the three p’s - Peace, Prestige and Perks. These three Ps will usually satisfy a follower’s concerns even though he or she may not be happy with where they work, what he or she does or even potential growth.
on the other hand, leaders are typically goal oriented irrespective of whether they are an employee or run their own business. Leaders typically will not be satisfied with the three Ps alone. Leaders will typically need to see or make their own route for growth.
In Alexandra Levit’s article, he tells a story about a man named Mike Cleary who quits his job because he didn’t see an opportunity for growth even though he had a leader’s mindset. Mike eventually started his own business. Even though Mike’s business failed, Mike’s leadership mindset allowed him to land a prestigious senior executive role in a large company.
I see myself more as a leader or, at least, I hope to be a leader in the future. For me, the three Ps are important but growth is even more important. Whether I work for a large company, a small start up or own my own company, my route must contain a path for growth.
“Followers” are those who do the bare minimum needed to get paid, while “leaders” are those who will go the extra mile in running their own business or even with the frameworks of a company.
Being a follower is easy. A follower is typically told what to do and, therefore, does not need to take any initiative. As Alexandra Levit stated in her article entitled “Starting a Business: The Romance vs. the Reality,” working within a company has the advantage of the three p’s - Peace, Prestige and Perks. These three Ps will usually satisfy a follower’s concerns even though he or she may not be happy with where they work, what he or she does or even potential growth.
on the other hand, leaders are typically goal oriented irrespective of whether they are an employee or run their own business. Leaders typically will not be satisfied with the three Ps alone. Leaders will typically need to see or make their own route for growth.
In Alexandra Levit’s article, he tells a story about a man named Mike Cleary who quits his job because he didn’t see an opportunity for growth even though he had a leader’s mindset. Mike eventually started his own business. Even though Mike’s business failed, Mike’s leadership mindset allowed him to land a prestigious senior executive role in a large company.
I see myself more as a leader or, at least, I hope to be a leader in the future. For me, the three Ps are important but growth is even more important. Whether I work for a large company, a small start up or own my own company, my route must contain a path for growth.
