****From the 17th verse of the Tao te Ching****
With the greatest leader above them,
people barely know one exists.
Next comes one whom they love and praise,
Next comes one whom they fear.
Next comes one whom they despise and defy.
When a leader trusts no one,
no one trusts him.
The great leader speaks little.
He never speaks carelessly.
He works without self-interest
and leaves no trace.
When all is finished, the people say,
“We did it ourselves.”
Leadership comes in many forms. Some lead companies or countries, some lead families or play a significant role in their community, some lead and teach by example, and others are called upon to be spiritual leaders. Great leaders are those who lead no one. They lift people up and set the stage for personal empowerment and responsibility.
When ego is not present in the transaction, we can be open with one another while leading by example. In this way we inspire rather than instruct, and easily demonstrate what enlightened leadership looks like. Choose to operate from the frequency of love and create space in which transformation can occur, knowing that each path is perfect and unique.