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Become The Leader Worth Following - Lolly Daskal | Leadership
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Lead with ethics
True leaders are proof you can do well by doing right.
Their ethics are etched in their very being, as natural impulses that never go out of style.
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Lead by example
True leaders don’t expect others to do anything they aren’t willing to do themselves.
Their leadership comes from their actions.
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Lead with fairness
True leaders rise above their own prejudices and treat everyone equally.
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Lead with humility
True leaders know that humility is concerned with what is right. It is the highest form of self-respect to lead from the stance of humility.
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Bring out the best in others
True leaders guide and support others in their success. They ensure that everyone wants to work with excellence.
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Believe in others
True leaders kindle within others a desire to excel simply by believing in them and building their confidence in return.
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Lead with trust
True leaders are competent, reliable and consistent. They lead with trust, and in turn, they get people who are loyal and show them respect.
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Lead with confidence
True leaders have great confidence and courage. They look fear in the face and defy it.
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True leaders know who they are
They know their values and the rules they will abide by, regardless of the circumstances they face.
They communicate their values with the people they lead, creating an atmosphere of trust.
True leaders have integrity
True leaders work right alongside the people they lead in order to get to know them. Working with people allows leaders to inspire their team.
True leaders listen
They are willing to hear what others have to say without judgment. They are patient and desire to understand the people they lead.