Leaders Don’t Create Followers,They Create More Leaders

DEFINITION OF A LEADER

A person that holds a dominant or superior position within his/her field, and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others. Business Dictionary

Someone that leads others; someone who guides others; a powerful person who controls or influences other people. Merriam Webster Dictionary

A person who has a vision

A person who has a drive and a commitment to achieve that vision

A person who has the traits and skills to make it happen

WHAT IS A LEADER?

Has Integrity

Is a People Person

Is Positive

TRAITS OF A LEADER

Effective Communication

Motivation

Planning

SKILLS OF A LEADER

Readily willing to listen and make decisions based on a diverse range of views

Acts as a guide or coach, as opposed to those who dictate

Provides credit for success to subordinates (rather than accepting it for themselves)

Enables and empowers by providing free reign on business functions

ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUE LEADER

Enlightens people through development and education, whether based on the leader’s personal experience or outside resources

Inspires others through a level of personal belief Motivates people through positive reinforcement

and rewards Leads by example Serves people, looking out for their best interest

ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUE LEADER

Mentor

Motivate

Influence

Inspire

LEADERS CREATE MORE LEADERS

Territory and clear borders

Objectives bigger than your own performance

Due dates faster than what is reasonable

Stair-stepping their development

4 WAYS TO BUILD LEADERS, NOT FOLLOWERS

John C. Maxwell*LEADERSHIP 101

*THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP

Max Dupree*LEADERSHIP IS AN ART

Ken Blanchard & Phil Hodges*THE SERVANT LEADER

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