Each
year, COMPASS presents its annual Leadership in Motion awards. Nominations for
the 2013 awards have just opened; visit www.compassidaho.org/comm/lim-awards.htm to submit your nomination between now and
September 26, 2013.
As we’ve been preparing for the 2013
awards, something made me stop and really think about the title of the awards:
Leadership in Motion. What does it mean?
First of all, what is “leadership”?
Warren Bennis, pioneer in the field of studying leadership, states
that “leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” To me, this
captures the essence of leadership. It is not simply about getting something
done. Given time, tools, and training, most of us can accomplish even the most
complex tasks, but that doesn’t necessarily make us leaders. Anyone can get
something done; a leader inspires others to accomplish something visionary.
Second, what do we mean by “Leadership in
Motion”? While “in motion” is obviously taken from the title of our
long-range transportation plan (Communities in Motion), to me it also
signifies that aspect of leadership that is truly “in motion” – striving to be
better and not content to be stagnant or rest of the laurels of what has been
done.
As you consider what people or which projects
to nominate for the 2013 Leadership in Motion awards, think about what being a
“leader” who is “in motion” actually means. Consider who, or what, truly
fulfills the meanings of those words. Then, take a moment to submit your
nominations. Learn more about award categories and submit your nomination
online at www.compassidaho.org/comm/lim-awards.htm.
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