We all know that the world is comprised of leaders and followers. The ratio of which would seemingly be the few leading the many, filtering down through the echelons of control. Leaders would of course seem an essential part of any society, whether via government, business, education etc. The hierarchy of societies since the days of antiquity, have shaped our world.

From inspirational leaders of liberation and freedom, to despotic tyrants, leadership has always been a powerful force, with the potential for good or evil. As Lord Acton famously said to the Bishop Creighton:

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Upon this basis it is most important that leadership, and the control that goes with it, is instilled with a foundation of morality and equality. Working upon these core foundations, the teaching of communicative skills with other people through leadership coaching, and especially within a group context, is essential.

Rallying the troops, directing the cast, inspiring the masses. To lead is to take on responsibility, and with responsibility comes the potential to achieve great things, to make a difference, to form a better world. Leadership can bring disparate groups and ideologies together and forge something stronger as a unified force. It is essential to the human condition, to the herd mentality.

Any hierarchical system would of course seem paradoxical to equality, but perhaps true equality cannot exist within the current socioeconomic state which the vast majority of the world population lives within. This said it is by no means an excuse not to continue with the ever necessary striving for true equality amongst the entire human race. Any blatant inequality, especially the obscene levels of which still exist amongst the ‘developed’ and undeveloped worlds, is without question utterly intolerable.

A call to arms, a rally cry to all who care about their world, their fate, lead, if you can, if your made for it, as no doubt some people are, then do so, lead yourselves and those which will follow you into a brighter, positive future, a future with ideals based upon equal harmony for all, a world where individual welfare is prized above pecuniary gain and proliferation.

The world needs leaders right?