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What is Leader ship?

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Leadership is the ability to develop a vision that motivates others to move with a passion toward a common goal.

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What are the Characteristics of a leader or some qualities of a leader?

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What are the Characteristics of a leader or some qualities of a leader?

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Let's find out!

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Part of awareness is don't expect people to change. If you think you can change someone, think again. This doesn't mean you can't help them grow and develop. But don't expect to change anyone (even yourself) behaviorally. We are who we are. Your job as a leader is to understand each person's strengths and place them in positions where they can flourish and grow. If you are good at that, you have a huge part of the equation for success.

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You need to be clear on what your strengths are and what complementary strengths you need from others. This includes understanding others and learning how best to utilize their strengths. Many unsophisticated leaders think everyone should be like them; that too can cause their downfall. They surround themselves with people like them. "Group think" can blindside them and cause failure.

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You need to be clear on what your values are and must be consistent in applying them. As part of that, you need to have the courage to hold true to them. You must not lose sight of reality. Lost values may be one of the biggest causes of downfalls.

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True leaders are not afraid to take risks or make mistakes. True leaders make mistakes born from risk.

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True leaders share their vision or strategy often with those around them.

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True leaders solicit input and feedback from those around them so that everyone feels part of the process.

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True leaders make their associates feel emboldened and powerful, not diminished and powerless.

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True leaders have confidence but realize the point at which it becomes hubris.

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In today's work environment, people are working very long hours and they need to take some time to celebrate their successes in order to recharge their batteries. Those leaders who fail to do this create burnout environment overtime.

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Great business leaders are able to get all members of their teams engaged. They do this by offering them challenge, seeking their ideas and contributions and providing them with recognition for their contributions.

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People produce real business gains and smart people need to understand what is needed and be part of the solution.

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Too many leaders these days manage with the balance sheet, often times at the expense of their employees and long-term customer relationships. Talented people want to work for leaders and organizations that truly care about their employees and the communities in which they operate.

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The only way you can get confidence is by becoming really, really clear about who you are and what is most important to you. New leaders fail when they try to become all things to all people, or try to do too much out of their area of excellence. Clarity helps you say "yes" to the right things and "no" to others.

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If you don't believe in yourself, no one will. I hear leaders worrying that if they show too much confidence, others will think them arrogant. The reality is people want to know what you know for sureand what you don't. Having the confidence to say "I don't know" is a powerful skill.

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People have to believe in you and your credibility. Image is everything and the belief people have in you, your product, your mission, your facts or your reputation are key to being a great leader. You have to persuade people of this it doesn't just happen.

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Not playing favorites with people and treating all people no matter what station in life, what class or what rank in the org chart the same.

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Whatever it is, you must have passion for what you're doing. Live, breathe, eat and sleep your mission.

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Know where you're going and have a strong stated mission to lead people on. If you're not sure, how can your people be sure? You have to have strong focus and stay the course.

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Always do the honest thing. It makes employees feel like they know where they stand with you at all times.

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the ability to think differently, to get outside of the box that constrains solutions. Creativity gives leaders the ability to see things that others have not seen and thus lead followers in new directions.

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spending whatever time or energy is necessary to accomplish the task at hand. A leader inspires dedication by example, doing whatever it takes to complete the next step toward the vision.

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Dealing with others consistently and justly. A leader must check all the facts and hear everyone out before passing judgment. He or she must avoid leaping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence.

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not the same as aggressiveness. Rather, it is the ability to clearly state what one expects so that there will be no misunderstandings. A leader must be assertive to get the desired results

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Is the integration of outward actions and inner values. A person of integrity is the same on the outside and on the inside.