Leadership Lessons From a Dancing Guy Is Fabulous and So Simple!
I’ve often said; you need to learn to be a servant in order to know how to lead; that you have to follow someone in order to know how to lead; and that you need to have courage in order to stand up and lead; but one thing I have never said was in order to lead you must be easy to follow. So simple and yet so over-looked!
This video was created by my friend Derek Sivers and I’ve linked to his site so you can read the transcript if need be. He gives us a fabulous narrative on how leadership is over-glorified, and by being a follower, you can sometimes transform someone into a leader.
I share it because it’s important to note that those who are afraid to be different and stand out of a crowd can also be a follower until one day they become transformed by someone following. Please leave your thoughts below before you go.
I appreciate your willingness to encourage others to share and dare to be easy to follow, different, intentional, and unafraid to stand out of a crowd.
This is great, thanks for sharing with us Kellie. I know I’ve been both “the lone nut…” and “the first follower…” both are equally as fun and each has it’s own rewards.
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That was funny. It is also amazing how we are so concerned what other people will think of us but once more & more join in it becomes ok to follow.
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Kellie Reply:
February 15th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Hi Krista and Deb, thanks for dropping by! Derek gave this talk at a TED convention and he received a standing ovation for it. Not surprised there it’s really a great narration and my guess is, it’ll go down in history.
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Alright thats awesome! Indeed, have the courage to stand up and follow the lone nut and start a movement!
I think this also points out a key that so many leaders forget… that they are NOTHING without their passionate followers. That it is the followers that make the movement, not themselves. Sure they must take the risk, to be viewed as the “lone nut” but it will not generate a movement until they honor their followers as important.
Movements, organizations, teams… are made or broke by the mindset with which the leader approaches their followers. If the leader allows himself to be seen as a guru and better than the rest, headgames and ego destroy the movement. Leading IS serving… they are synonymous! Thank you for giving a powerful example of that in your actions Kellie.
Kimberly
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Kellie Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Kim you are so great with words. Thank you kindly for your comment. None of us are perfect as we’re all on a journey, but I’m very excited to learn from all of you as much as I am happy to share clear, open, honest and direct communication. We need to be here for one another to follow and lead. As long as we’re open to both we’ll change the world! *HUGS* Kim.
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Love this video, what a great and simple example of how leadership and following works and can be done… Thanks for this one Kellie, it is inspiring – yes, I am more motivated now to do more things that I was on the fence about doing before !!!
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Kellie Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Thanks Lori and go get ‘em!
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Now that definitely shows whats the relationship between a leader and a follower is all about. It really spells out how a movement gains momentum. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing it.
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That was a great video Kellie! Inspiring, motivating.. appreciate the encouragement to share and dare-It takes courage to stand out in the crowd!
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Kellie Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Thanks Don and Julianna! Glad you enjoyed it. My friend got a wonderful standing ovation from a 3-min video can you imagine? Derek is a terrific man and he’s started a movement for me with this video and I can’t wait to put it up!
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Kellie, I really appreciate this post. It is so important to be reminded of how movements begin. Of course, movements often are silly and fun, often valuable and courageous… but they can be deceptive and devious, encompassing goals that belie their means. SO, be ready to join the movement, but use careful discretion too. Just what is the shirtless guy looking for? Simple, spontaneous fun? Or has he carefully conceived a plan to pull others into an action that they would never have entered into had they been made privy to his end-game? History has been full of those!
A movement for the hell is rarely as casual and innocent as it seems to be. Follow carefully, lead from conviction… even if you cannot attract a single follower. Very thought-provoking Kellie… and fun too! thanks.
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Kellie Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Such wisdom David! Would be a great thing to ‘tweet’ don’t you think?
You are sooo right about following carefully and from your heart. It is all too often that we don’t see the unscrupulous acts until it’s too late.
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such a wonderful video Kellie,
and so easy to understand what the difference between a leader and a follower.are.
I know we need to be a follower before we can become a leader.
thanks so much, Ijust love your posts.
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We all have to start as a confident follower. Through being a good follower (a coachable student from a leader paving the way) and bathe yourself in personal development with goals of desiring to be a leader, one will arrive someday. At a leader however, it’s continued growth and service to others.
Thanks for great post
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Kellie,
Way cool video! It really puts the leadership and follower roles into perspective. Reminds me of the book “The Tipping Point”, which reveals that in all endeavors there is a point where the lone nut becomes the respected.
Thanks for this, and for a great lesson!
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Kellie,
I have seen that video before but it is one that will never be retired. It just goes to show you that one person can have a major impact on others if we just do our own thing!
Thank you very much for sharing that wonderful video!
Committed To Your Success
Dave and Dawn
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That was fantastic.
Dare to be different. Dare to let your heart sing.
So cool- Kellie.
Thanks for sharing it.
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Kellie Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I’m so glad you are all enjoying this as much as I did. Derek has been such a huge blessing in my life and its for reasons like this that I learn so much from him. It was something so simple in a life’s lesson, and my guess is, if we really look around us every day, or sincerely stop to listen, we’d see so much more. Thanks for visiting!!
P.S. Roark I hope more of the LC2020 group drops by to see it. It’s too fun to miss!
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Kellie,
I absolutely love this video. Such a great lesson in such a fun, impactful media. gives me a new perspective on taking on a leadership role. Thanks for sharing!
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Hey Kellie,
Great post. It is so true that in order for us to lead we first must follow. It is through the people that we follow that we can learn how to lead. Very interesting idea on how the people that follow us can help us to become better leaders. Never though of it from that perspective before. Something to ponder over the next few days. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
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Hi Kellie,
You are pursuing such an admirable niche here. Our kids are everything! I have kids 15, 17 and 21. So far, they are independent, strong and faith-filled young people.
I will be following you with great interest, as so many parents need your help!
Nancy
“Mentor Mama”
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kellie…thank you for being the kind of leader I’d like to follow! You challenged the status quo with this one in a VERY provocative way. Great insight and presentation…I love your style!
Keep the good stuff comin’! Thanks for sharing…your post, your mind, and your heart!
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What a great article you have shared and the commentary provoked is just as awesome. Yes you do need to look discerning at the leader at least a bit before diving right in and what a blessing to experience leadership in a fun free spirited fashion. Very cool!
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OMG, I loved this! I was cheering by the end of this! What a great philosophy. I told someone this morning that said she was not brave enough to do her own thing to jump out there on faith, I am going to go back now and share this video with her. Thanks so much for this Kellie, I really enjoyed watching the “lone nut” transform a crowd.
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awesome!
I took, “Treat the first followers like equals and make it about the movement and not about you.”
Thanks!
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Kellie Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Fabulous take-away’s everyone! I love this video as well and what I plan to do is create a movement of young inspiring leaders to do just that. Not be afraid to be a lone nut! Thanks for commenting and sharing!
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