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Leadership in an All-Volunteer Army

Greg Arnold

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eadership is truly the most marvelous mystery in existence today. Vol-

umes have been written about it, yet no one has completely captured its

essence in a manner that allows everyone to taste from its cup. Leaders

come in all shapes and sizes, colors and backgrounds, religions and be-

liefs. Leadership doesn’t discriminate in any way, shape, or form when choos-

ing who possesses it. Leadership positions are available to anyone willing to

assume its mantle and responsibilities.

Let me clear up a few common misconceptions about leaders before I

tell you what I think they all possess. Not all leaders are noble, nor do they

all fight for noble causes. Not all leaders are honest, nor do they all possess

flawless character. Not all leaders have a burning desire to lead others; in

fact, most don’t. Not all leaders are courageous and bold. I doubt most

leaders are thrifty, brave, or reverent, either. They aren’t even necessarily

Boy Scouts. The point is, most leaders simply don’t look or act much

like Superman or Wonder Woman. Most of the time leaders are like every-

one else.

NETWORK MARKETING

ROCK STARS

Even though all leaders are pretty much the same as everyone else, in the net-

work marketing industry they are treated like rock stars. Mere network mar-

keting mortals elevate and deify them. They are cheered on stages around the

world and quoted daily. Everyone is his or her friend. Their incomes are mag-

nified many times over, only limited by the enthusiasm of the person telling

the story. Network marketing leaders truly become legends in their own time.

Network marketing leaders are rock stars indeed.