Buried somewhere in every book is a treasure. Those who believe this, read with such a purpose in mind.THOU SHALL PROSPER by Jewish Rabbi Daniel Lapin doesn’t disappoint in this regard. It gives a powerful leadership trait that goes as follows:
“Appearance is so important to great leadership. Have you ever wondered why popular Western culture depicts the lion as the king of the animals? The lion is neither the strongest nor the largest animal. Among animals, the lion neither lives the longest nor possess the largest brain.
But the lions are more economical in movement than any other large animal. Even when exploding into action to pursue and kill a prey, the lion’s body seems to flow smoothly with no unnecessary movement. You would have to be fortunate even to see a lion in motion.
Most of the time, he will lie alert but almost motionless.
In contrast, the elephant seems always to be eating, and he constantly flaps his ears or waves his trunk. So do most other animals. The lion’s demeanour is regal because of his appearing to have total control over his body. That is impressive.
Greatness in others is shown in part, by their careful deliberate movements that reveal an underlying control of themselves.
So, stop fidgeting. Are you in a meeting? Stop playing with the pencil. Don’t cross and then uncross your legs every five minutes. Place your feet on the floor. Find a comfortable place for your hands and keep them there. Talk when you must, sit as stationary as possible, and listen.
Above all, avoid constant movement, and when you do move, make it for a good reason.
Be lion-like.
Warm regards.
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