There’s a bit of conventional wisdom that floats around, especially in mission-driven fields, that the best leaders are the reluctant ones. The ones who never sought power, but accepted the mantle when it was thrust on them, and who rose to the challenge because of, not in spite of, their lack of interest in leadership. And I have seen over the years that people who took that path to leadership often have an innate sense of humility and obligation that serves them well as they work to build a better world. But does that mean that the other side of the coin is true? That people who strive to lead should be avoided as ego-driven power seekers? Are Ambition and Kindness mutually exclusive?Well, it's complicated. ~~~To listen to more episodes, head to kindleadershipchallenge.com! Ready to Take Today's Challenge, but not sure where to start? Download the free Next Steps Checklist!Want a likeminded community of leaders who'll have your back through thick and thin? Learn more about the Kind Leadership Guild.

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