The Lion Tamer and The Lion.

Every workplace (secular or sacred) can become a real CIRCUS after while. From flying monkeys to acrobatic elephants, these days, there’s very little that separates the BIG TOP from the BIG CUBICLE.

I’m sure you’ll agree that no circus is complete without at least one lion and of course, a lion tamer. Interestingly enough, the same is true for any common leadership environment. There are essentially only two kinds of leaders:

Lions.
And Lion Tamers.

There are those who, in order to demonstrate their full potential and gifting, must be UNLEASHED to do so, while there are others who thrive in setting the parameters by which others will be UNLEASHED within. While the first is focused on conquering, the latter is primarily focused on managing.

While both are equally necessary to put on a good show, when one is absent or when one is outnumbered, it can produce a very dangerous and counterproductive environment. Discovering which leaders are which within your organization is extremely necessary.

Related posts:

1. Focal Points.
2. A Lion Of A Quote.
3. Setting.
4. Sideshow.
5. The Laymember Conference.

Category: Creative Leadership