For Christians, Christmas is the time of the year when families get together and give each other presents in celebration of the Christ child. It's also the time of the year to show respect and caring feelings for the people around them. The people who work side by side with them, who belong to their "living" circle."
For some people it is just a tradition. They don't really care how it got started or what it really means, but they follow the tradition of giving.
Regardless of your reason, go for it, show your respect, care, love and appreciation for the people around you. That's part of what's needed to be a team player, a family player, a community player. Leaders are such players.
To play, you have to communicate, you have to be part of the group, team, family, community, company... you name it.
Be alert. If you have the opportunity to show respect for the people around you, go and do so. Don't wait for Christmas. Sometimes it has nothing to do with decorations or presents, just with respect and caring feelings.
Real leaders do that, they spend time with the people they care about, with the people they really like and love. Leaders value their lives and the lives of others around them. Leaders spend every day of their lives doing what's most important to them, building their visions, communicating them and achieving them. All that, with the people they care about the most. This Christmas, pledge to share that tradition throughout the year. The results may surprise you.
Merry Christmas and remember: Be Alert, Be A Leader.