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Thursday, 28 June 2012

Improving Leadership .

" Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want because he wants to do it "
                                                                              - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Whether you consciously aware of it or not , on some level  you are continually leading yourself and others. As a result , it would only make sense that you strive to improve your leadership skills and get the most out of life for everyone in your sphere .
If you desire to lead a passion filled life wherein you are a positive influence to everyone you must have some basic leadership qualities in you .

Read on :-

1.  Have a clear vision of yourself , others , and the world . 
Who are you ? What do you stand for ? What is your life purpose ? How do you want to influence others ? How do you want to contribute to your family , friends , and colleagues , and the world ? Answer these questions to formulate a concrete vision of yourself and the world . Then , start living your life as the leader who makes your vision into a reality !

2. Know and utilize your strengths and gifts.
You have unique gifts that you were born with and personal strengths you've developed over a lifetime. Realizing and utilizing these gifts and strengths will assist you in being a formidable leader.

3. Live in accordance with your morals and values. 
Making choices and taking actions out of accordance with your morals and values leaves you with a nagging "Bad" feeling. This feeling seeping in your subconscious mind hinders your success in your career and your relationships . On the other hand , making choices and taking actions aligned with your morals and values helps you succeed almost effortlessly . People sense integrity and will naturally respect your opinion and leadership .

4. Lead others with inclusiveness and compassion.
The greatest leaders are those who include everyone in their sphere of influence by recognizing each person's greatest values. To be one of the greatest leaders , look beyond the obvious and see with insight and compassion. Many of history's greatest leaders have admitted that they rose to the top because another leader recognized and harnessed their potential .

5. Continue to improve and educate yourself.
Great leaders continue to improve themselves in every possible way . The person who thinks he's an expert has still a lot to learn . Never stop learning . Be receptive to everyone's perceptions and information from around the world and beyond . Grow...grow..grow...Learn..learn..learn !



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