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| Sooner or later - everyone is called to leadership |
What will you do when you are called? Freeze? Run away? Try, but fail? Or will you step up and lead? You need to know what leadership is and the three non-negotiable qualities that are required of everyone who serves in leadership.
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| Become a person others follow |
When Moses, a leader of millions, looked for leadership, he followed this advice: "Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens."
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| The #1 quality of leadership - Character |
George Washington had it - trustworthiness. If you want to become a person others follow, then learn and exercise the three behavioral traits that add up to Character as the #1 quality people seek in you as a leader.
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| The #2 quality of leadership - Competence |
Would you follow someone who is incompetent? Not for very long you wouldn't. According to "The Leadership Challenge" research among government, business, and education professionals worldwide, the 2nd most important leadership quality people seek in leaders is competence.
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| The #3 quality of leadership - Charisma |
Leadership is not a function of personality, presence or popularity, but rather the result of four personal dynamics that are required of every leader, regardless of their leadership role. What are they? How do you get them?
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| Diversity + Unity = Success |
Unity and diversity are required for organizations, teams and individuals to succeed. This week we tackle the issues of diversity in unity from race, sex and age to goals, values, personalities and talents. Together, we win!
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| Leadership that FITS the ROLE |
Not all leaders fit all roles. Different roles require different leadership qualities. Before you accept any leadership ROLE, learn and apply the four leadership qualities of FITS - Functional competencies, Industry experiences, Traits and Standards. Measure the role and your fit for it, before you tie the knot.
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| Great leaders are servants first |
So said Jesus as He illustrated servant leadership by washing His disciple's feet. Consider the passion of the Christ Who took up His cross and died on it - for you. Consider that many leaders of governments around the world are called Prime "Ministers." Consider your passion for servant leadership.
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| Great leaders are great recruiters |
Recruiting the right people for the right roles is the first and most important function of a great leader. Here are 7 daily tips to find, pick and get canidates with the right values, personalities, interests and abilities.
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| Your success depends on your team's success... |
...and your team's success depends on your success. That's why all of us on the team, especially the leaders, must have both the skill and willingness to "team-up" to learn and practice the six characteristics of a high-performance team. This week's CareerTIP® advice comes from Triaxia Partners consulting and resources.
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| Being boss as "Master and Commander" |
"Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven." (Colossians 4:1) Being the boss is not easy, but you can get help from a study by RoperASW for Randstad North America Staffing - this week's CareerTIPs - seven New Year Resolutions that employees wish their bosses would make.
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