In the book Made in Canada Leadership, Henein and Morisette describe two different starting points for leaders. One is "accidental" and one is "innate". Accidential is described as "backing in to leadership". "The leader within an accidental is not initally visible. They see themselves as leaders through others eyes first. Innate leaders are very aware of the power within. The presense of leadership is palpable and tangible. They choose leadership, feeling entrusted with a mission and sensing they can carry it out." (Henien, Morisette, 2007).
Do you relate to these starting points and what are your thoughts on the charaterisitcs unique to accidental and innate leaders?
What do you think the challenges would be for one, the other or both?
Shelagh
