THE LEADING DEACON
LEADERSHIP TIPS FROM
MUSICAL ARTIST JIDENNA
LONG LIVE
THE CHIEF
Here are some foundational leadership tips
from Jidenna ' s debut album
" Long Live the Chief ".
Leadership Lesson 1 :
Leaders > Followers
" You can either lead , follow or get out the
way ..."
One of the essential concepts of the Student
Leadership Challenge is that " Leadership is
everyone ' s business ". This means we must
meet today ’ s challenges with an “ all hands on
deck ” involvement . We are living in a time
where everyone ’ s gifts , voices , and leadership
are needed . It ' s important to get out of our
own way , remove any self - doubt or fear and
get to work .
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Leadership Lesson 2 :
Always Stay Ready
" Now they say ' Jidenna why you dressing
so classic ?” I don ’ t want my best dressed
day in a casket "
The saying goes if you want to find some
of the best dreams they lie within the
graveyard . Time waits for no one so live
out your passions and dreams today ! There
are so many opportunities for you to lead ,
ignite change and make a difference . Don ' t
waste time wondering " what if . Today is
your day , the time is now !
Leadership Lesson 3 :
Go the extra mile
" Can ’ t rump with me
Usain couldn ’ t run with me "
Can ’ t rump with me is a patios phrase
meaning someone can ’ t match you .
Leaders are needed to go the extra mile .
Going the extra mile as a leader is what
will set you apart from the rest and will
take you beyond what you could imagine .
Extra - mile leaders take initiative in
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extraordinary results for their team .