Been a while...

So I am back from one of my retreats...I was enjoying some time away from the daily grind of my life and was researching how to return to the calm place that allows me to be most productive. While I was away I had some questions inregards to Leadership and the Qualities of a Leader. So I offer the following post to you so that you may begin your own journey to becoming a leader.

QUALITIES OF A LEADER

In order to be an effective leader, you must not only do certain things, but you must also strive to posess certain qualities. Remember, this takes practice! You may be stronger in some characteristics and weaker in others. This is okay, but you must try to turn your weaknesses into strengths. Here are some qualities which can help you to become a strong leader.

Be organized
Welcome change and new ideas
Respect others
Follow a code of ethics and values
Admit your mistakes
Seek challenges
Have self-confidence
Be focused
Thirst for knowledge
Be in shape mentally and physically
Learn to relax
Delegate
Avoid over-scheduling
Count your blessings
Be a role model
Communicate effectively
Be well-balanced and well-rounded
Stay positive
Motivate people
Be responsible
Practice compassion and impartiality
Be a listener
Set goals and see them through
Remember that change is inevitable; learn to adjust
Make a difference

These are just a few of the qualities that help make a good leader. Some of the qualities may come natural to you, and some may take years of practice. Just remember that no one is perfect, but always strive to do your best. It will pay off in the end.

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF LEADERSHIP

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest mind. Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.
People really need help, but may attack if you do help them. Help them anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.