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- You Make a Difference<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Before you can lead, you have to believe that you can have a positive impact on others. You have to believe in yourself.<\/li>\n
- Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 You have to believe in you, but others have to believe in you, too. What does it take for others to believe in you? Short answer: Credibility.<\/li>\n
- Values Drive Commitment<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 People want to know what you stand for and believe in. They want to know what you value.<\/li>\n
- Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The capacity to imagine and articulate exciting future possibilities is a defining competence of leaders. You have to take the long-term perspective.<\/li>\n
- You Can\u2019t Do It Alone<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 No leader ever got anything extraordinary done without the talent and support of others. Leadership is a team sport. What strengthens and sustains the relationship between leader and constituent is that leaders are obsessed with what is best for others, not what is best for themselves.<\/li>\n
- Trust Rules<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Trust is the social glue that holds individuals and groups together. And the level of trust others have in you will determine the amount of influence you have.<\/li>\n
- Challenge is the Crucible for Greatness<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Exemplary leaders are always associated with changing the status quo.<\/li>\n
- You Either Lead by Example or You Don\u2019t Lead at All<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Leaders have to keep their promises and become role models for the values and actions they espouse. You can\u2019t ask others to do something you aren\u2019t willing to do yourself.<\/li>\n
- The Best Leaders are the Best Learners<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 You have to believe that you (and others) can learn to lead and, that you can become a better leader tomorrow than you are today. Leaders are constant improvement fanatics and learning is the master skill of leadership.<\/li>\n
- Leadership is an Affair of the Heart<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 It could also be the first truth. Leaders are in love with their constituents, their customers and clients, and the mission that they are serving. Leaders make others feel important and are gracious in showing their appreciation. Love is the motivation that energizes leaders to give so much for others. You won\u2019t work hard enough to become great if you aren\u2019t doing what you love.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The Truth About Leadership<\/i>\u00a0is a magnificent learning experience. Kouze\u2019s and Pozner\u2019s beautiful book captures their purpose in sharing their learnings in the following:<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t a \u2018How To\u2019 or \u2018Made Easy\u2019 or \u2018For Dummies\u2019 approach to leadership. It is a book about fundamentals. And fundamentals are the necessary building blocks to greatness. You can\u2019t fast-track your way to excellence. Leadership is a demanding, noble discipline not to be entered into frivolously or casually. It requires an elevated sense of mastery. And, you can do it. It is a matter of technique, of skill, of practice. It\u2019s also a matter of desire and commitment.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
May your desire and commitment to embrace these ten truths set you on fire, and may your fire touch and spread to those whom you serve. May they serve you on your journey to become more than you ever dreamed you could be\u2026 and more\u2026 so much more.<\/p>\n
Have a beautiful day and a magnificent week!!!<\/p>\n
Mike<\/p>\n
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- Credibility is the Foundation of Leadership<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 You have to believe in you, but others have to believe in you, too. What does it take for others to believe in you? Short answer: Credibility.<\/li>\n