Comments on: The Red Car Theory of Leadership http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/ Everyday Leadership Through Everyday Actions Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:10:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: What Does Leadership Look Like? http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-889 What Does Leadership Look Like? Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:10:40 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-889 [...] idea of what leadership is, but what does it look like in everyday action?  In the post titled  The Red Car Theory of Leadership I discuss the power of creating a context for observing leadership.  The point is summed up in [...] [...] idea of what leadership is, but what does it look like in everyday action?  In the post titled  The Red Car Theory of Leadership I discuss the power of creating a context for observing leadership.  The point is summed up in [...]

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-57 semazza Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:27:56 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-57 @LizStrauss Thanks! The tools of social media make so much possible. I am learning much from pioneers like yourself and am struck by the generosity of so many in helping others to learn and fulfill on their dreams and visions. Leadership seems to flourish in the world of social media. @LizStrauss Thanks! The tools of social media make so much possible. I am learning much from pioneers like yourself and am struck by the generosity of so many in helping others to learn and fulfill on their dreams and visions. Leadership seems to flourish in the world of social media.

]]> By: semazza http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-56 semazza Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:20:28 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-56 @Jay and @Henie Thank you for sharing about someone who you see as a leader. Having also been following and have interacted with each of them I too see their leadership. What stands out for me about Liz that she often teaches through her personal experiences. I've barely interacted with her but somehow I already sense that she is real. I think sometimes the most courageous thing a leader can do is to tell a story that shoes their humanity and vulnerability. Somehow I think that makes leadership seem that much more accessible to the rest of us because we have a tendency to put leaders on pedestals. What stands out about Seth for me is that he asks great questions and makes sure you know he's listening. Lot's of people ask questions, but what stands out about his questions for me is that he provokes my thinking. So perhaps asking thought provoking questions could be an act of leadership. What do you think? @Jay and @Henie Thank you for sharing about someone who you see as a leader. Having also been following and have interacted with each of them I too see their leadership.

What stands out for me about Liz that she often teaches through her personal experiences. I’ve barely interacted with her but somehow I already sense that she is real. I think sometimes the most courageous thing a leader can do is to tell a story that shoes their humanity and vulnerability. Somehow I think that makes leadership seem that much more accessible to the rest of us because we have a tendency to put leaders on pedestals.

What stands out about Seth for me is that he asks great questions and makes sure you know he’s listening. Lot’s of people ask questions, but what stands out about his questions for me is that he provokes my thinking. So perhaps asking thought provoking questions could be an act of leadership. What do you think?

]]> By: Henie http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Henie Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:33:30 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-55 Susan, I love your analogy of "red cars" to leadership! Being relatively new to blogging and Twitter, it was my intent to seek out the "red car" from so many whizzing by...my red car is Seth Simonds...that he would take the time to lend his "time, talent and knowledge" as though one was the most significant person in the world is short of amazing! I've been watching how Seth offers himself up to so many out there. He truly is one of the most caring people I have observed in that he genuinely shares his knowledge with others. Thanks for a great post, Susan! Susan,

I love your analogy of “red cars” to leadership!

Being relatively new to blogging and Twitter, it was my intent to seek out the “red car” from so many whizzing by…my red car is Seth Simonds…that he would take the time to lend his “time, talent and knowledge” as though one was the most significant person in the world is short of amazing!

I’ve been watching how Seth offers himself up to so many out there. He truly is one of the most caring people I have observed in that he genuinely shares his knowledge with others.

Thanks for a great post, Susan!

]]> By: Liz Strauss http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Liz Strauss Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:27:52 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-54 Susan and Jay, This is such a great cause. How could I not want to help it along? Social media offers all of us a chance to be part of something bigger than just one -- to make a real difference. Jay, What you said above is a perfect example of why I value you. I talk to people one at a time so that I can get to know them. If I didn't do that, I'd never have had a chance to know what generous spirit you are. You make our friendship sound like it was all me. It's us. Always has been. Thank you, sincerely. Susan and Jay,
This is such a great cause. How could I not want to help it along? Social media offers all of us a chance to be part of something bigger than just one — to make a real difference.

Jay,
What you said above is a perfect example of why I value you. I talk to people one at a time so that I can get to know them. If I didn’t do that, I’d never have had a chance to know what generous spirit you are. You make our friendship sound like it was all me. It’s us. Always has been.
Thank you, sincerely.

]]> By: Jay http://randomactsofleadership.com/2009/02/03/the-red-car-theory-of-leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Jay Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:07:59 +0000 http://randomactsofleadership.wordpress.com/?p=252#comment-53 So many examples out there. I am going to go with Liz Strauss. She is a super blogger and business lady who hosts one of the biggest blogging conferences in the country (SOBCon) yet she talks to me like I am her best friend. She has a way of bringing you in to her life like you were always there. You are so comfortable with her that when she teaches you how to be better in every way, you do not even notice you are being taught. It is leadership at its best! So many examples out there. I am going to go with Liz Strauss. She is a super blogger and business lady who hosts one of the biggest blogging conferences in the country (SOBCon) yet she talks to me like I am her best friend. She has a way of bringing you in to her life like you were always there. You are so comfortable with her that when she teaches you how to be better in every way, you do not even notice you are being taught. It is leadership at its best!

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