Thanks for being the catalyst for such a fascinating discussion which just confirms how difficult defining leadership can be. Sure there are behaviors that help us but even that is situational. Leadership can transitory and fleeting and like art, it is really in the eye of the beholder (follower).

On the Weekly Leader podcast, Pam and I try to avoid using the word "leader" because it so often identified with authority. (BTW, trying to avoid the word is nearly impossible and we fail all the time.) Our preference is to frame the discussion around the exercise or practice of leadership which is something that can be done by any one at any level in an organization, community, team or system.

Thanks again for leading this great discussion.