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A leader doesn't have to be the best in the room. A secure leader creates room for people to grow...

6 Apr 2026 · 2 min

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A leader who stays the best performer in the room is probably killing talent out of insecurity. Real leadership is measured by how much you help others grow, not by your own awards. The speaker uses Saul and David to show how insecure leaders eliminate rising stars instead of celebrating them.

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Do you know the reason why some leaders can't stand, or some people can't stand, others being recognized, being celebrated, and being honored for doing what is right or what is good for the organization? Is because they don't even understand the concept of leadership. They think that Leadership is about being the best in the pack. You see, my joy as a leader is that if you look at my team, there's variety. Listen to this: if after several years of leading I'm still the best in the team, it means I've been killing the best. What did I say? If after several years of leading, I'm still the best in the team, it means I've been killing the best. Nothing kills the best like insecurity of a leader who thinks he must be the number one in everything. And you're going to find that in Saul. He couldn't kill Goliath. David killed Goliath. But the moment they began to celebrate David, he wanted David dead. The accomplishment of David is your success as a leader, because your leadership gave him the permission to succeed. Your best legacy as a leader is the quality of transformation that has happened to the people who are under your watch. Not what you earn, not The awards you've received, not the recognitions. The fact that you've been able to produce the best through your life as a leader. Get the full message on Femi Lazarus Digital Library app today.