Leadership is a human necessity.
We need leaders to guide.
We need leaders to educate.
We need leaders to survive.
Leaders choose to go first.
They move into the unknown.
They make the bigger decisions.
They carry more responsibility.
To lead is to go where others won’t go.
To lead is to decide and communicate.
To lead is to be of service.
Leaders come in all forms and styles.
Some lead from ego. They have something to prove.
Some lead from status. They have something to defend.
Some lead from vision. They have something to realize.
And then there is a rare type of leadership…
Some lead from reluctance.
They have nothing to prove, defend or realize.
They aren’t driven by ego, status or vision.
They never asked to lead.
Reluctant leaders simply answer the call.
To serve and help when they are needed.
To embody deeper courage and integrity.
To guide others through chaos and uncertainty.
Reluctant leaders walk slowly and see clearly.
Reluctant leaders stay grounded when faced with adversity.
Reluctant leaders are driven by honor and trust.
Reluctant leaders choose to be of humble service, guide a collective purpose, and respect the real mission.
Reluctant leadership is stewarding the change that wants to happen.
Ali Jafarian
Ali is a family man, conscious leader and serial entrepreneur with a deep drive to create. He writes, designs and builds things to inspire the real human experience.
