I can't reach my potential if I am not the top leader

Myth #6 - The Potential Myth

How many children or youth dream of becoming:

Vice President vs President
Executive Assistant vs CEO
Asst Coach vs Head Coach
Teacher vs Principal
Janitor vs Pastor
Employee vs Owner
Safety vs Quarterback
Outfielder vs Pitcher

If we would admit the truth, many of us would saw we want the top position. We want to #1, the top dog. We do not always want to be at the bottom or the middle, and yet many of us may never be the top leader of an organization. Not because we are not capable, but the number of top positions are limited, so many of us would probably be in the middle. The question to ask is, "Am I okay with that or should I play King of the Hill to reach the top?"

John Maxwell states this idea from a different perspective. He believes that people should strive for the top of the game, not always the top of the organization. To strive for the top of our game means that we reaching our full potential no matter where we are or what position we hold. You can make the greatest impact from somewhere else other than the top position. 

*Materials were taken from John Maxwell's The 360 Degree Leader