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(Character)
Qualities of a LEADER
Character is more than ‘Talk’
Talent is a gift but character is a choice.
Character brings in lasting success with people.
Leaders cannot rise above the limitations of their
Character.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character,
give him power. Abraham Lincoln
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(Commitment)
Qualities of a LEADER
Starts in the Heart
Action speak louder than words
It is the enemy of resistance
Perseverance, determination & never say die
approach.
Commitment is the glue that bonds you to your goals ! J. Koerig
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(Courage)
Qualities of a LEADER
It is an inward battle
It is making things right not just smoothing them
out
It is contagious
Fear never limits a leader
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear
Mark Twain
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(Focus)
Qualities of a LEADER
Focus 70% on your strengths
Focus 25% on new things
Focus 5% on areas of weaknesses
If you chase two rabbits, both will escape. Unknown
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(Generosity)
Qualities of a LEADER
Be grateful for whatever you have
Put people first
Do not allow the desire of possessions to
control you
Regard Money as a resource
Develop the habit of giving
Self sacrifice and generosity are not the exclusive possession of any one race or religion
Gandhi
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(Initiative)
Qualities of a LEADER
Know what you want.
Push yourself to act.
Fortune favours the brave
More mistakes than others
Of all the things that a leader should worry about, complacency should head the list
John. C. Maxwell
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(Passion)
Qualities of a LEADER
The first step to achievement.
Increases your willpower.
Passion changes you.
Makes the impossible possible.
When a leader reaches out in passion, he is usually met with an answering passion.
John. C. Maxwell
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(Problem Solving)
Qualities of a LEADER
Leaders anticipate problems
They accept the truth
They see the big picture
One by one
They do not give up the major goal when they
are down.
“It is tempting, if the only tool that you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.”
Abraham Harold Maslow
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(Self Discipline)
Qualities of a LEADER
Develop and follow your priorities
Make a disciplined lifestyle your goal
Challenge your excuses
Remove rewards until a job is done
Stay focussed on results
The first and best victory is to conquer your own SELF! Plato, Philosopher
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(Communication)
Qualities of a LEADER
Simplify the message
See the person
Show the truth as you know it
Seek a response
Scientists take something simple and make it complicated while communicators
take something complicated and make it simple John C. Maxwell
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(Positive Attitude)
Qualities of a LEADER
Your attitude is your choice
Your attitude determines your actions
Your people will mirror your attitude
It is attitude not aptitude, that determines your altitude Zig Ziglar
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(Relationships)
Qualities of a LEADER
Have a leader’s head – understand people
Have a leader’s heart – love people
Extend a leader’s hand – help people
The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to
get along with people. Theodore Roosevelt
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(Responsibility)
Qualities of a LEADER
They get the job done
They are willing to go the extra mile
They are driven by excellence
They produce regardless of the situation
"Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of
making excuses.” George Washington
Analysis
Now that you have completed the self assessment, add up your total
score and check your ability by seeing this evaluation.
However great your potential as a leader may be, remember that there is
always room for improvement. Identify your weakest areas
12-24: You are potentially competent, but you need to do a lot of hard
work before you can excel in a leadership role.
25-36 : Although you have the makings of a good leader, some areas
still need to be improved. Identify and work on them.
37-48 : Your leadership promise is high, but do not become complacent.
Strive to realize it.
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(Leadership POTENTIAL)
Analysis
Now that you have completed the self assessment, add up your total
score and check your ability by seeing this evaluation.
Whatever success you have achieved in leading people, remember that
there is always room for improvement. Identify your weakest areas
32-64: You may be losing the authority to lead. Use this opportunity to
learn from your mistakes and improve your performance.
65-95 : Your leadership skills are generally sound but could improve.
Develop those areas where you scored poorly.
96-128 : You are a fine leader. Now work to improve yourself.
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(Leadership SKILLS)