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Yes. This post articulates the discomfort I’ve had with the word “Leader”. The word “Leader” made sense in old 20th century organizations where there were followers. In an enlightened organization where “co-creation” has taken hold, followers don’t exists any more. Consequently, leaders don’t need to exist anymore.
But — fear not — curent leaders, there is a new role for you: Builder.
It will be your new work to Envision the future, be inspired by it, and call people to join you there. No longer will you cajole, persuade, or incentivise.
No longer will you explain how every detail should be done. Now you will reveal whything should be done, and support others in finding the way.
No longer will Leaders seek to exploit, command, dominate, and profit. Builders will create organizations that seek to realize, connect, create, and measure.
It is time for leaders no longer.
