Investor’s Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality. Each day, IBD highlights one of these traits.
1. How you think is everything: Always be positive. Think success. not failure. Beware of a negative environment.
2. Decide upon […]

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Summary: Sometimes leaders find themselves in a situation that is highly confused - and thus highly charged. Here are five major actions you can take to move from confusion to clarity.
New leaders - and sometimes more senior leaders - can find themselves in organizations and situations that are very cloudy and confusing. This problem could […]

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Summary: Have you ever wondered what makes an average leader into an extraordinary leader? Here are six things you can do to move from average to extraordinary.
There are probably quite a few average leaders - but there are some simple competencies that can take average to extraordinary. Getting caught up in the day-to-day can take […]

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Summary: When you ask organizations what they’d like to see more in a leader, many of them will say “inspiration”. Here are ten ways to lead with inspiration.
Leaders must take the time to be visionary, motivational, strategic, and humble. These are all admirable qualities in leaders, but what about inspiration? Leading with inspiration could be […]

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Summary: One of the oldest questions leaders struggle with is, “are leaders made or born”? The answer is fairly simple: we’re all born with inherent traits that can be developed, so leaders are made.
All of us are born with one trait in common: potential. Of course there are many potentials, but the key in dealing […]

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Summary: Leaders have the awesome responsibility of identifying, recruiting, and developing talent. By becoming involved in this process, you can take advantage of numerous benefits - for the organization and for yourself. Let’s find out how and why you should take the time to identify, recruit, and develop.
The process of identifying, recruiting, and developing talent […]

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Summary: As a leader, you should understand that leadership exists at all levels within your organization. It’s your responsibility not only to recognize it but also to develop that leadership at all levels.
When we think of leadership, many times we immediately think about senior and executive level managers. Although this is true, leadership exists at […]

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Summary: What happens when your leadership gets caught up in the business of doing business? Pure leadership is fantastic, but here are seven things you can do to lead in business.
Leading an organization from the pure leadership standpoint frees you to take big actions. You can motivate, inspire, be a visionary, and develop other leaders. […]

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Summary: Leaders like Churchill or King are rare - but we are all born with the same potential to lead. It’s up to us to develop our own skill and potential and to create an environment that develops the leadership potential of others.Let’s look at some of the common skills and attributes a leader should […]

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Summary: There are many types of leadership, but three styles tend to be dominant: autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire. Each style has merit and potential pitfalls - and must be used at the right times. Which one are you?
Leadership takes many forms, but there are three styles of leadership that are the most prevalent. Good leaders […]

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