Complying with versus following the leader

Complying with versus following the leader

If we define spirituality in terms of acknowledging the meaning and purpose that transcend us, then our practice of spirituality is in essence a sharing of ourselves with others. Self-with-others.

Thus, to follow a leader out of fear is merely compliance, and is not fully authentic.

But to follow a leader because we are inspired is not merely compliance. Rather, it points to a sense of meaning, purpose, and spirituality, where we realize that our mission is not selfish but self-with-others.

In this way, a full and authentic performance of “followership” is as meaningful as “leadership”. To follow does not mean to be a slave to a dictator nor a fanatic to a cultic god. Rather, it is an exercise of our personal responsibility towards flourishing – that we commit to supporting a role model who spiritually inspires us.

Matthew 8:18-22. Follow me

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 178: JUNE 27, 2022]