Leadership: When YOU motivate an individual to do something that they would not have done otherwise.

Simply put, leadership comes down to YOU the individual.

Many people confuse management with leadership. MANAGING is to direct or control where LEADING is to motivate by showing the way.

Key leaders around the globe consistently communicate a strong belief and positive attitude in their cause. Leaders know everything about their cause, their goals, and they possess the discipline to stay focused until the goals are achieved. YOU as an individual can learn from these leaders to help you lead rather than manage your organization.

Leaders are Constant and Consistent when Communicating to their organization. Therefore, you must clearly define your focus, relay it to those around you, get excited about it, and do not stray from the cause.

You must have a Strong Belief in what you are doing. You must possess the entrepreneurial spirit as a visionary and must show enthusiasm in believing in your cause. You must believe in your own cause, create a sense of urgency, and be able to relay it to those around you. You are the leader and keep in mind ALL distractions are equal. Stay focused and it will rub off.

At all cost you must have a Positive Attitude. If you are not an optimistic person you must force yourself to be one. Remove ALL negative thoughts from everything that you do. It was once said that people follow people with hopes and dreams not those with problems and hopelessness. Remember it is up to you to CHOOSE to have a good day-Make that choice everyday and people will feed off of your positive energy.

You must have the Discipline to persevere through thick and thin. Once you decide on your focus, jump into the water and make that commitment. You must have the courage to make sure there is constant forward motion no matter what the obstacle or fear. They say courage is the management of fear so you must identify those fears and take grip of them. Simply accept your fears and overcome them.

You must be able to Identify Your Weaknesses and do everything you can to offset them. You can accomplish this by forming a strong circle or team of leaders around you who possess the abilities you do not. It is said that you are the average of the 10 people you are around the most. Make sure those 10 people are strong in your areas of weakness and do not be afraid to use the knowledge they bring to the team.

In order to accomplish all of these other elements you must Do Your Homework. You must be prepared for anything. The Honorable Rudolph Giuliani said "In preparing for everything you prepare yourself for the unexpected" This is true of all good leaders; by knowing all possible aspects of your cause you can in essence be prepared for anything that comes your way. You will prepare yourself to react to any situation out of instinct rather than being forced into making a decision in unfamiliar territory.

In summation, leaders are those who truly do stand out in a crowd. They are the ones that when everything else seems in chaos they are forging ahead staying the course. Make the decision today to become a leader and great success will follow.

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