LEADERSHIPWHAT IT TAKES

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BEPROACTIVEAs someone in charge ofinspiring others, you can’twait for things to happen.You should readily anticipateproblems that may come asa result and be fullyprepared with solutions toaddress them.

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LISTEN WELLGreat leadership is as muchabout listening as it issharing. You should hear outall suggestions andcomplaints, and, based onyour own wisdom andexperience, be able to makea decision that is best for all.

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STAYFOCUSEDAlways remain focused onthe task at hand as well asthe end goal. Others may,but you cannot afford to getsidetracked when it comes tothe project and goals for thebusiness.

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IMAGINEMOREAs a leader, you have theopportunity to do more thanplay by the rules. Greatleaders imagine somethingdifferent altogether. Havethe foresight to see what canbe, not where you are.

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KEEPLEARNINGBe committed to learningand constant professionaldevelopment, both withinand outside of your area ofbusiness. As you do, applyyour knowledge, andeveryone benefits as a result.

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