Fifteen Dynamic Inspiring Qualities of Leadership (from 'Inspirational Books' - Updated)

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"Fifteen Dynamic Inspiring Qualities of Leadership" (from ' Inspirational Books' - Updated)

"Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement." n- William Arthur Ward n
"Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results; nbut first you have to believe."n- Mark Victor Hansen n n* Author's Note: I researched and wrote this work about a decade ago,nso seem to recall that this piece may have been adapted from Napoleon Hill's classic work, "THINK AND GROW RICH". I have added some personal thoughts of my own at the end.

Are you a leader of men (and women)?
At least, do you believe that you have leadershipnpotential? Do you WANT to be a leader, or a follower? If younwant to be a "'great' leader of men", here are a few thoughts onnthe qualities needed. When we think of the word leader, wenusually immediately think of the concept of POWER. Your greatnpassion might be to become a leader. It will certainly give younpower - not within yourself necessarily, but over others. (Donyou have a "Napoleon complex" - to lead "for it's own sake", perhaps?). To be a leader, first you must really WANT to. A great DESIRE is the key here. You must be really "hungry" fornthe position and pursue leadership with great determination - with all the means at your disposal. That is, using all you
powers, qualities (see below) and potential. With a strong
DESIRE you will, as long as you have the following personalnleadership qualities:

1. Unwavering courage.

2. Self control.

3. Always keeping a sense of justice (and fai
ess)ntowards others.

4. Definiteness of decisions.

5. Leadersnhave a clear vision of the future they wish to CREATE. All thei
decisions are in alignment with their over-riding objectives andnmove them in this direction.

6. Definiteness of plans (ie. angrand sense of PURPOSE). A leader then works their plan bynputting it into ACTION.

7. Leaders are BELIEVERS: Firstly in themselves and in the Universe's plan for their lives. They have a strong sense of destiny.

8. Leaders have a habit of doing morenthan they are paid for. Effort and sacrifice gets them to anposition of authority in the first place.

9. A pleasingnpersonality (my saving grace to get me out of my frequent scrapes, deep in the "smelly brown stuff"!). People LIKEnthe people they follow... and will do anything to help for greatninspiring leaders (even to death).

10. Empathy, sympathy andnunderstanding. As the Spanish (and my dear mother) would say,
"being 'sympatico'" towards other people, by taking thei
feelings into consideration. This is the difference betwee

"thinkers" and "feelers". Thinkers are logical, analyticalntypes, who usually do well in business. Feelers, like me, arenfar more emotional and creative people ("unbalanced" perhaps?).
What type of person are you?

11. Mastery of detail. I'mnhopeless on that one; so need plenty of help in that area. I'm an"grand picture person", who has no idea of the number of boltsnneeded to build my bridge. I would never walk on it afte
finishing it anyway!

12. Willingness to assume fullnresponsibility for one's decisions - no matter what may gonwrong!

13 ("lucky"). Co-operation (full) with others in seeing one'snplans, the grand vision come to fruition.

14. Leaders are
PASSIONATE people, who live with great enthusiasm. They arenpassionate and zealous about the causes they champion. Don'tnknow what presses your "hot button"? Eliminating optionsnwill help you find your passion, your niche, your "calling" in life byninitially pointing you in the right direction. I've been usingnthe process of elimination for years and years and I'm slowlyngetting there. At least I think so! If you don't know you
passion, then knowing what you don't want is a step in the rightndirection. I've worked out, that I prefer "to quietly do my own thing" in writingnbooks, that will "make a little difference in the world bynreaching out, touching and hopefully even inspiring others. Thatnis "me" and what makes me happiest. Many years after writingnthose words, I still don't feel any great, nor definitely annoverwhelming desire, or "calling" to be such a person as a leader... but justnfeel "called/destined" to quietly work away at sharing mynvarious writings to hopefully inform, help uplift and encouragen(and perhaps even inspire) people around the globe through theninte
et. All I can do is TRUST my instincts, my heart, but who knows what
God, the Essence of Life, our Creator, the Universe has in store for my life! n(written originally in Nov 2002, but it's now Jan 2006). Timenmarches on...and waits for no man.

Enough "waffling" - get back to the point, Craig...

And finally...and mostnimportantly,

15. Great leaders have great INTEGRITY.
Vitally important!
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters.
If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters."n - Alan K. Simpson

So after reading all that, you still wantnto become a leader. Good! You're a brave person who will gonfar; because, I believe, there is a definite lack of "qualityninspirational leadership" in today's societies - throughout thenworld! n *
Here are a few personal thoughts on the subject...
I strongly believe that todays "chaotic and deeply divided" worldndesperately needs people with character, integrity and especially VISION, effective leaders to makena difference, a better world? Where is another Nelson Mandela, na Martin Luther-King, or Mahatma Gandhi, politicians and other leaders, who will stand up for what's RIGHT, no matter the consequences...with ultimate integrity - to build bridges, rather than barriers between peoples. Charismatic and absolutely honest people possessing the highest value of LOVE for ones fellow man, yet tempered with great strength of character in their decisiveness of purpose to do what they HAVE to do, what's right for the world at large. People who don't make short-sighted (and zenophobic- big word eh - the first time I've used it - hopefully correctly! ) decisions from a limited world view and selfish self interest ("unenlightened"). Most importantly, we need modern leaders who can look beyond their national borders, who will look at the bigger picture, a broader perspective on current world events. THINKING globally.

The current problems in this world cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them. The world desperately needs leaders with a vision for the future (peaceful) - men and women who can see distant horizons, rather than borders in this incredible and still beautiful world of ours?

So let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision - to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.

LIVE the vision of what you are CAPABLE of being.

Craig Lock ("Incorrigible Encourager, Information and Inspiration distributor" )

"When I let go of what (and who) I think I am, I become all that I can be... and am capable of being." n- craig (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)

About the author:
Craig believes in sharing information and insights to make a difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life's magical jou
ey ... and that brings him the greatest joy.nhttp://www.craiglockbooks.com

"Change YOUR world and you change THE world.
Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let's encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world."

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