For a school kid, attendance means showing up. Those of us in organizations need to "show up," too; but we need to be there in both mind and body. Leaders need to have a physical presence so that followers will know who they are, but they need to learn when to back off. Too much presence will thwart the group's ability to determine things for themselves and in the process grow and develop. Be a good jumper... While some bosses may want us to "jump," our jump rope team members were referring to an ability to perform. The jumpers on the team have a skill, which they have honed through practice. Likewise, effective leaders almost always have a mastery of their skill, something they do very well. In fact, likely it was their proficiency that gained them notice. Leaders can use their technical competency as the launching pad for leading others.
Whether you are six or sixty, all of us have the temptation to goof off, but if it occurs when others depend upon us, there may be consequences. For kids, it may be losing a place on the team; for adults it may an invitation to leave the group. Those who want to lead need to focus on the task. Clear focus keeps the enterprise pointed in the right direction and gives followers an unmistakable clear sense of direction.
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