Priority of a true leader is grooming

THERE are many leadership impediments with the potential to sabotage the advancement and meaningful development of this country.
Every day, I read about issues regarding poor leadership decision that resulted in loss of lives, properties, and resources.
The current leadership tussle shows there is a vital need for leaders to groom young leaders.
From my observation, one thing that is lacking is the obligation of leaders to mentor and groom the next generation of leaders.
There is enough evidence to show the lack of this essential aspect of leadership.
The formation of the current go­vernment and the National Alliance party’s leadership crisis are two examples that we can draw upon to argue this important aspect of lea­dership.
PNG has got to change its view and perspective on how it passes on leadership to the next generation.
This country has to properly create­ and embrace a new set of principles of leadership if it wants to succeed and continue its momentum in all circles of leadership be it politics, sports, church, government, private companies, social groups, etc.
True leadership does not die with a leader but lives on with the successor.
True leadership and greatness is measured by how much a leader has imparted on the next leader such as knowledge, experience, achievements and opportunities.
We have a common notion that leader’s success is measured by what a person has left behind but that is not correct.
True leadership is measured by what a leader has successfully imparted on the next generation.
Our current leadership does not practice this and, as a result, we have leadership crisis that is sometimes overwhelming.
Everyone wants to be a leader and does not respect the other person.
This is a clear symptom of leaders who are motivated by greed, lust for power and huge egos.
We cannot continue to have this type of leadership as it will destroy the growth, development and advancement of PNG.
There is a need for new leaders to emerge to groom and mentor the next leaders. 
Leaders must accept that as they are dispensable.
We must learn to accept the fact that we are here today and gone tomorrow, just like a beautiful flower that reveals its glory and splendour in the morning and fades as the sun sinks.
A true leader is always prepared to leave. 
A true leader will always think beyond his leadership and is always prepared to leave and not hang on forever.
A true leader does not feel threatened by the next generation of leaders.
I believe the greatest leadership challenge in PNG is to embrace the concept of grooming the next batch of leaders.

Scotty Alu
Port Moresby