By: Pete Kariuki of Inuka
Inspiring Others to Lead Starts with You
Leadership is not a title; it is a lifestyle. The fearless master themselves to serve the world, while the fearful seek to control the world to serve themselves. If we want to inspire others to lead, we must first embody leadership in our own lives—within our families, our work, and our communities.
Too often, people fall into the bystander effect, watching as situations worsen, believing that someone else will step in. True leaders break this barrier. They take responsibility, act when others hesitate, and create opportunities for growth. Teaching children to work rather than rely on quick fixes like betting is a leadership lesson that builds a culture of responsibility.
What kind of leader are you?
🔹 Domineering leaders create hesitant followers.
🔹 Secretive leaders breed guarded teams.
🔹 Passive leaders disengage their people.
🔹 Healthy leaders cultivate faithful and balanced followers.
🔹 Empowering leaders build other leaders, moving them from dependence to independence, and ultimately to interdependence.
Great leaders do not seek followers; they create more leaders. As Miles Munroe said, “Treat your first followers as equals.” Leadership is about pushing, pressing, and guiding others toward transformation.
To inspire others to lead, build relationships first before delegating. Influence begins with connection, and small adjustments lead to significant change. Lead yourself first—then others will follow.