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If you don't naturally possess these qualities, the good news is that you can always sharpen your growing edges and become a better leader with coaching and mentoring.
Consider whether leadership is for you — and it doesn't have to be for everyone. What motivates you to become a leader and whether you're willing to commit to the greater self-awareness , practice, and feedback necessary makes all the difference.
If you checked the boxes on this list, you're way ahead of most leaders because you truly understand the concept of true leadership.
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Some people are able to envision the future and paint such a compelling picture for others that they want to go along for the ride.
It's leadership that's purpose-driven, focused, and inspiring.
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Effective leaders know that being connected with people on an emotional level is the only way to gain their commitment and engage them. To do that, they have to be able to put themselves in someone else's shoes.
This compassion goes well beyond empathy — it's the willingness to act on thei...
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When a leader demonstrates courageousness , they are showing that they are optimistic in the face of obstacles.
There is an element of risk-taking, but not recklessness. They don't stop when things get tough. They r...
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Of all of these traits, humility is the most essential and rare. Leaders who embody it get vulnerable with their people, admit their mistakes and learn from them. They're able to contain their egos and think in terms of "we."
Because they are secure in themselves and have human fallibility...
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Conscientiousness is more than doing careful, thorough, and good work. It's about taking personal responsibility and living by an inner sense of right and wrong.
Leaders will never win by cutting corners, blaming others, or dismissing morality. In fact, studies now show that conscientiousn...
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Leadership isn't about the position you hold or the authority you command; it doesn't matter if you're a manager, a CEO, or the president. It's about leadership qualities and leadership skills you can develop in any role you take on in life.
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Authentic leaders deal in truth. Their words and actions are congruent, and this goes a long way in creating dependability and trust .
Besides that, being genuine makes them very lik...
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Many people possess intelligence, decisiveness, drive, and other skills such as communicating , planning, and delegating, but they lack the intangibles of leadership — that is, they lack the qual...
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Even if you're part of a collaborative team or partnership, leadership training is required to move the goals of the group forward. Employees need someone to look up to, kids need someone to emulate, and everyone needs someone to steward the execution of the vision.
In short, ...
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What is leadership? It's a quality that compels people to follow, to become motivated, to feel valued, to rise to an occasion.
An effective leader is not defined by their words, but rather by their leadership style. It's someone who understands how much impact they have and accepts the cha...
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A wise leader has an open mind and collects facts before coming to conclusions. They listen more than they speak and seek to understand.
This allows them to respond instead of reacting — netting the best solution while making people feel heard.
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