Many are those that seek to lead or become leaders
Long before they ever learn how to follow
Determine if your leader is also a good follower
A good follower will also make a good leader
A river will never rise above it’s source
And a leader can only take you as far as he has been
Be wise to know when your leader is in uncharted waters
Be always on guard for hidden perils
And be smart to the dangers of the unknown
Do not be a fool
Do not allow those smarter than you laugh at your folly
If you lead be not too smart to ask advice or consult
Remember some you lead may have travelled that course before
Fools and boasters employ the base to sing their praise
Mark those who sing a leader’s praise
Be not a companion to fools
A man is known by the company he keeps
The man who lead by strength of arm and might
Others will try to topple so he must always fight
The man who lead by love and respect
Those he lead will him protect
Be not critical of your leader
His job already is hard enough
Encourage him leader and offer a helping hand
Remember one day you too may have to lead
Be wise to when there’s no further a leader can take you
Know when it is time to move on
Be wary of inactivity and stagnation