Hi, Paul - thanks for a great post:)

Three words struck me as I read your thoughts, especially the ending list of examples:  "Personal", "Model" and "Everyday".

We tend sometimes to focus on the epic and corporate type of leadership exhibited by tycoons of business, military and political leaders, and others who lead from the heights.

Your post is a great reminder that leadership and opportunities to lead are all around us, every day of our lives.   We may not have the opportunity to lead "brave men in a desperate struggle" or change the course of economic or political history ... but we can demonstrate and live kindness, compassion, and regard for other human beings.

There's a fourth word:  "Compassion".  It strikes me further that you are describing those who have a particular mindset about the world and those in it.  This type of leadership is inclusive rather than exclusive, sharing rather than hoarding, and benevolent rather than suspicious.

I do not have any specific examples to share, but it occurs to me that I have continually experienced these types of leadership in others throughout my life ... I just have not always recognized it as such.

Now I have something to work on ...

Appreciate your thoughtful and incisive leadership in helping us become better leaders and better people.

John