The one who outshines others takes them the light to grow
All plants need sunlight to grow. However, some plants need more sunlight than others. Some plants take more of the sunlight at the expense of other plants, leaving them in the dark. The gardener has to make sure that the plants are placed in the right spots and that they get the sunlight they need.
In our garden, we have a cherry laurel sitting close to a rosebush. The roses need both regular fresh air and sunlight to flourish. However, the cherry laurel grows faster and thicker than the rosebush. We needed to prune the cherry laurel so that it does not grow into the rose bush. Instead of the cherry laurel outshining the rose bush, now both can flourish.
The leadership of an organization must be proactive in recognizing the staff members’ individual needs for growth and must create the space and environment necessary so that everyone can blossom. As Yukl puts it, “Effective leaders help people develop their skills and empower people to become change agents and leaders themselves” (2006, p. 475).
Yukl, G. (2006). Leadership in organizations (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
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