IDEA-tion

In the early years of my NGO named Just Leadership Foundation (JLF), I attended an idea exchange led by very successful leaders at National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. The genius of this event was that successful leaders shared their best practices with others who had the chance to ask questions. Young up-and-coming leaders also got to share their fresh ideas with more experienced leaders, who gave them feedback. The atmosphere of the conference was that of contagious hope and creative thinking because the entire experience was based on questions. It was a place where ideas were being reshaped into even better ideas.

I never forgot that experience, and later it was the catalyst for this weekly devotion, in which I share with leaders my ideas on salient issues of life. Believe me, it has been a worthwhile experience.
As a just leader, you must understand the value of questions. Desire the success of others. Add value to others’ thoughts. Don't be threatened by others’ strengths. Bring out the best thinking in the people around you.