Matt Peterson Tweeted about this blog today and it rocked my world with it’s clear analysis!

If you are in any kind of leadership or have a gift of influence, check this out:

The differences between leading and controlling are almost exact opposites:

Characteristics of leading people:

• Encourages creativity
• Develops people rather than programs
• Builds healthy relationships with followers
• Models a healthy way
• More focused on needs of followers
• People follow by choice
• Empowers people

Characteristics of controlling people:

• Stifles personal growth
• Discourages creativity
• Keeps followers at a distance
• Insists on a set way
• More focused on needs of the controller
• People follow by force
• Devours people

Original post by Ron Edmondson is found here