how correct it is to say that leader must command a group, organization or a country??

Few people will say it's absolutely correct to say that…Actually, yes, it is a generalized definition of a leader which we have followed for ages and still following … But for me, the perfect leader doesn’t always lead or command. An ideal leader in my eyes is a person who takes a step back and lets others lead. Letting others take the lead is one of the essential, hard and premier qualities of a best leader which gives rise to an organization which is strong enough to chase success, sustain that success and scale it up to the very next level.

Now some may think, how can a leader afford to lose his lead?? But in reality, it’s not about losing the lead, it’s all about using that lead, wisely… How?? Following points will explain…

1. Using the lead to train the team- When the leader lets other team members lead, one of the objectives behind it is ‘teaching leadership’. This action of a leader gives an opportunity to other members to learn and improvise the skills required to lead the
team.
2. Using the lead to delegate the task- For the better exposure of challenges and opportunities, best leaders always try to delegate certain tasks to team members which are essential for the members to grow in each and every aspect.
3. Using the lead to bring out the expertise- Leader is never versatile in his own eyes, instead, whenever possible, he tries to learn new qualities from his team members while working with them. Transferring the leadership role can bring out the hidden expertise of team members which can sometimes be responsible for the success of a particular project.
4. Using the lead to teach the strength of unity (We) over disunity (I)- With delegating the leadership tasks to team members, leaders give birth to the next leader with the inherent ability to work in a team with the feeling of gratitude.

When leaders lead, they share their vision and excitement with the team. But when leaders let the team members share their different visions and their excitement, the working environment becomes much more enjoyable and fruitful. Such teams give rise to the leaders which follow
the rule of ‘Sometimes let others take the lead’ in future and become ideal leaders.