Leaders are Born and then through the process of difficult situations they arise and take their place in society. Being a great leader is not merely having been appointed by someone to be in the front of a group of people. To be a great leader, you need to know what the role of a leader is and to be able to effectively influence others to accomplish that with you in a partnership that brings benefits to all involved. However that is only the first step, and the true Art of Leadership is to have the Trust and Respect of those you lead. Without Trust the ability to succeed on this journey will be short lived.

7 common traits of a leadership failure

A in depth study conducted by The American Management Association with a number of executives, uncovered 7 of the most common traits that usher in a leaders downfall:

• Insensitivity to co-workers
• Arrogance and narcissism
• Inability to control ambition
• Inability to delegate assignments or promote teamwork
• Inability to staff effectively
• Inability to think strategically
• Tendency to misuse information conveyed in confidence

The Question?

1. What is the secret to the delicate balance of leadership and fulfilling the obligations of leadership to the company while still maintaining the loyalty of the employees who look to you for leadership?
2. What truly sets the mediocre, overbearing boss apart from a highly respected and effective leader?

The answers

1. People are lead by leaders! A leader is defined as someone that others will follow consistently since they have a positive belief in their direction.
2. Successful Leaders display integrity as well as competence in their leadership style that creates trust with those who are looking for a good example of leadership.
3. A leader only stays a leader if they are able to remain relevant and prove that they are the best man with the best methods.

5 keys to prevent a leader becoming old news - history

1. Leadership is letting people do their jobs.
   Willie Shoemaker, one of the best jockeys of all time, said that he kept the lightest touch on the horse's reins: "The horse never knows I'm there until he needs me."
   
   
2. Leaders must show they care and not be narcissistic.
   People love or leave their jobs for a number of reasons. Ask yourself the following questions: How important do your employees feel in their work? What have you done as a leader to show your employees how important they are? When was the last time you made it possible for people to be proud of their achievements? How often do you celebrate successes? Chances are your answers to these few simple questions will closely reflect your employee retention rate.
   
   
3. A progressive Leader keeps the entire team in touch with the fundamentals of success.
   The New England Patriots Football coach Bill Belichick has built a winning culture and has continually called for the players to remember the fundamentals of football and enjoy playing the game. The fundamentals have become the foundation for many wins and championships and so when any rookie steps into an active role for the team they excel at a level way above their own ability. Since they have entered a culture that demands excellence they can perform at that level created by the whole team.
   
   
4. Leadership is getting your employees to work together the good of all. (The Bigger Picture)
   In Columbus's search for the New World, his crew became discouraged and demanded that he turn back. So Columbus offered a compromise. He promised that if they would be patient and faithful just three days longer, he would abandon the enterprise if land was not discovered. Before the three days had expired, land was sighted, and the rest is history.
   
   
5. Leaders must learn to sacrifice for others.
   Take the example of Alexander the Great, who over three hundred years ago led his troops across a hot and desolate plain. Eleven days into the journey, he and all his soldiers were nearly dead from thirst. But Alexander pressed on. At midday, two scouts brought him what little water they had. It barely filled his cup. Alexander's troops watched in amazement as he poured the water onto the hot sand. "It's no use for one to drink when many thirst," he proclaimed. As a leader, Alexander gave his followers the only thing he had: inspiration.

To be purposeful you have to be intentional

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