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A Journey, not a Course. Evolution, not Revolution.

May 24, 2010 by Iain · Leave a Comment 

Leaders evolve over time, they are not born, but they can suddenly appear. Some leaders appear ready-made, but this is as a result of the positive contribution their upbringing and background has made. Leadership ability is not achieved by attending a course, you cannot get a genuine degree in Leadership. Read more

Leadership step 3: Self-Achievement.

May 24, 2010 by Iain · Leave a Comment 

Self-Achievement is about taking control of your life and managing yourself to achieve your goals and objectives either on your own or through the willing support of others. A classic definition of a leader is that a leader has “willing” followers. The leader has developed the skills to manage a broad variety of relationship types and the flexibility to adapt to constantly changing demands and circumstances. Read more

Leadership step 2: Self-Knowledge.

May 24, 2010 by Iain · Leave a Comment 

Self knowledge builds on the foundation of awareness. It is knowing the impact you have on those around you when you express your normal desires and how to control those actions to achieve the optimal result. So while self awareness involves internal exploration, self knowledge is outward looking and involves learning how to observe, listen and evaluate. Read more

Leadership step 1: Self-Awareness

May 24, 2010 by Iain · 1 Comment 

Understanding who and what you are, what are your natural likes and dislikes are. Understanding your core temperament and how you respond to others is a critical bedrock for the development of Emotional Intelligence. This process requires the use of suitable assessment tools to create objectivity, and feedback from those around you in order to clarify and validate this evolving self-image. Read more

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