There Are No Zero-Talent People! Start With What You Have, And Go Make A Difference. #leadership #culture

Sometimes a strong leadership culture creates more spectators than participants.  People look at the leaders and think, "I could never do what they do."  The fear of failure stifles their gifts and abilities.  And sometimes it's not about fear, but comfort.  People watch high achievers from the sidelines, but never bother to step out on the field themselves. Without the proper balance, a leadership culture can tend to leave too much work in the hands of the few.  

So, here are three value statements to consider as you develop the leadership culture in your organization or in yourself:

• There are no zero-talent people!  Not everyone has the same starting point, but everyone starts with something.
• Start with what you have.  Using and growing what you do have is much more important than worrying about what you do not have.
• Success is achievable (and expected) by all.  Imagine what would happen if we each began to expect more out of ourselves.