Unleash The Leader Inside

There is a steady flow of information in the form of books, articles, white papers, and training, all in the context of "what is leadership" or "how to develop a leader." In this article, I will avoid those two questions and write about two others that I believe might be on the minds of a lot of you out there, and they are:

Why does better leadership make a difference? and

How does better leadership achieve those differences?

Leadership is a highly unique form of human behavior that requires the integration of character, knowledge, and experience. So what can you do if you step up and unleash your leadership potential? Change the world.

Your journey to unleashing your leadership potential begins with a great understanding of yourself. Discover your personality traits and how they relate to leadership. When we know and trust ourselves, we can maximize our positive traits and become aware of our weaker areas, which helps us achieve our leadership potential. Once you understand and know yourself, you must next hone your communication skills. These are not limited to your public speaking skills, either. This includes your writing style and your body language. Your ability to communicate effectively enhances your ability to improve interpersonal relationships. Another important skill is learning how to learn. Look at different ways to teach and ways to learn to find out how you and the people you may lead learn best. This skill will greatly enhance your ability to make decisions and give clear instructions.

An exceptional leader is one who recognizes the value of harnessing the skills and abilities (superpowers, if you will) of team members and leads them toward greater potential, efficiency, and effectiveness.

...And so a leader is not a title, and leadership is not something you are born into. Leadership is something you develop.

This is what Dr. Ken Blanchard, in his book "The Heart of a Leader," had to say about good leaders: "If you want to know why your people are not performing well, step up to the mirror and take a peek."

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