Book Summary Preview : The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

The Big Idea

Leadership is an art form. To become a good leader, you have to begin working on improving yourself. Filled with enlightening anecdotes that illustrate the qualities of the world’s greatest leaders, this must-read for any entrepreneur, manager, or executive will bring valuable lessons to push you in the right direction towards the fulfillment of your leadership roles.

1. Character
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• Adversity pushes a leader to make a choice. She chooses according to her values, even if that choice may bring negative consequences.
• To develop your character, you need to walk your talk. Integrity can be shown in your actions. Do your actions match your words?
• Character is a choice. We may all have unique talents or gifts, and though we cannot choose our family or upbringing, we can however, choose the manner and attitude we have when faced with a challenge.
• Weak character symptoms are arrogance, aloneness, recklessness, and adultery.
• A person with character does not cut corners or compromise.
• Face the music and apologize sincerely to those whom you have wronged.
• Rebuild your character after facing up to your past actions.

2. Charisma

• The big secret behind charisma is a genuine love of life. Leaders with charisma are never despondent, but they embrace life with a passion. People love to follow someone charged with passion.
• People also love a leader who makes them feel good about themselves. If you appreciate other people and show them you want to help them achieve their potential, they will return your respect and love.
• Give people hope. Sometimes it is the only thing they have left.
• Share your wisdom, resources, and time. Devote an hour to the local children’s library and tell stories to them. Give lectures to those who want to follow your career path.
• Nobody wants to follow a leader who thinks he is better than everyone else, or is uncomfortable with himself. People dislike moody, unpredictable leaders, as well as cynical leaders and the very tiresome perfectionist.
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