Leadership is a Choice

Leadership is a Choice Choices are made from knowledge Knowledge is the result of learning What I have learned: - Leadership is defined as "Working through people for people in seach of shared goals". - Success is more the result of common sense, than exceptional thought processes. - Common sense is uncommon in the business world. - Disappointments are more the result of failing to act, than doing the wrong things. - Leaders serve correctness over personal gains. - All leaders were once followers before values, attributes, habits, events, education, empowerment, support and confidence triggered a transition. - Leaders are only as effective as the people they lead. - Integrity and respect are at the core of leadership. - Leadership attributes such as determination, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills, display a leader's values. - Leaders find the opportunities in each problem. - Leaders are inspirational. - Inspiration is more the result of actions than words. - People need achievements and feelings of self-esteem; leaders encourage and support people's needs. - Leadership is a process, not a coronation. - Leadership is born from ideals that are people centered and are sustained by the successes of each individual.