“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
~ John C Maxwell
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
~Anonymous
“Practice self-awareness, self-evaluation, and self-improvement. If we are aware that our manners – language, behavior, and actions – are measured against our values and principles, we are able to more easily embody the philosophy, leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.”
~ Frances Hesselbein
“You don’t need a title to be a leader. You lead by example.”
~ Jamie Woodburn
In this next month, I will explore the qualities of good leadership. I speak from a journey of leadership development over a 20-year career. I hope to share my current wisdom for your reflection and action in today’s complex world.
First and foremost, I believe, that personal attributes contribute greatly to leadership development and speak clearly to your ability and capacity to lead. As I have said, time and time again, ‘it is not what you do but how you do it!’ Your personal qualities are the building blocks to your leadership success. I encourage you to reflect on your sincerity, commitment, passion, empathy, and honesty. I believe personal qualities are the difference between people standing behind you and people standing with you! Set a good example for people to emulate. A good leader will explore and build a strong foundation and feel the strength of that foundation in every leadership moment they face.
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Written by
Deborah Lavender, BMG Senior Consultant
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