Everyone knows that change is “make or break” for leadership.

The test of leadership isn’t how many people voted for you, or how many will cry at your funeral… it’s whether or not you can lead people to change.

John Maxwell says, [shareable]’He that thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.’ – John Maxwell[/shareable]

But which changes?  Too often, as leaders, since we “own” the change (i.e. we came up with the idea), we fail to understand the emotional cost of change for those who follow us.

Today’s 5 Minute Mentoring Video helps clarify how choosing changes wisely can boost your trust — or break it.

What do you think?  Share this quote below if you agree:

[shareable]Too often, as leaders, we fail to understand the emotional cost of change for those who follow us.[/shareable]