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The subject of LEADERSHIP is a vast one - there are many different opinions about it - much has been written about it (Dr. John Maxwell is one of my favorite authors on this).
Personally, I tend to see LEADERSHIP along these lines...
Leadership - is our ability to "persuade others to do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve what they want to achieve". Obviously, this is no easy feat, since people are very 'resistant' towards undertaking certain and specific tasks.
Yet, as leaders, our objective is to persuade them -- through a sense of inspiration, and honor -- to do something that is for their greater good -- and, for the greater good of ALL others concerned -- no matter how distasteful the actual task may seem, in the moment.
To me, leadership is all about influence and inspiration and example - and this can only come through a sense of honor, trust, and respect for the leader (which must always be earned).
Good leadership will only "speed up" your journey to the Virtual Wealth LIFESTYLE!
There are also many traits / principles / qualities / skills that [extra-ordinary] leaders must possess - which are way beyond the scope this Blog Post - but here are a few ...
TOP Leaders are Very Rare - they are - inspirational - focused - committed - steady in emergencies - passionate - visionary - honorable - assertive - confident - courageous - honest. They have respect - high integrity - non-compromosing standards - a sense of humor - ego in tact.
They are willing to admit their mistakes - strong (but not rude) - kind (but not weak) - bold (but not bullies) - thoughtful (not lazy) - humble (but not timid) - proud (but not arrogant) - on and on.
Leadership CHALLENGES - In building an Online Home Business however (and in LIFE), we often encounter CHALLENGES along the way - obstacles that will truly "test" our courage and resolve.
In this regard, below, is one of my favourite pieces. This has helped my on many fronts -- I've had this piece taped on my office wall for many years -- it is inspirational in times of challenge --- I believe it was created by Mother Teresa.
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LEADERSHIP => the 10 Commandments Of
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(1) People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered
>>> LOVE THEM ANYWAY <<<
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(2) If you do good - people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives
>>> DO GOOD ANYWAY <<<
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(3) If you are successful - you win false friends and true enemies
>>> SUCCEED ANYWAY <<<
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(4) The value you bring to others today will be forgotten tomorrow
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(5) Honesty and frankness may make you vulnerable
>>> BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY <<<
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(6) The biggest people, with the biggest ideas - can be shot down
by the littlest people with the littlest ideas
>>> THINK BIG ANYWAY <<<
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(7) People 'favor' underdogs - but 'follow' only top dogs
>>> FIGHT FOR THE UNDERDOG ANYWAY <<<
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(8) What you spend years building - may be destroyed overnight
>>> BUILD STEADILY ANYWAY <<<
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(9) People really need help - but may attack you if you 'do' help them
>>> HELP THEM ANYWAY <<<
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(10) Give the world the best you've got - and you'll get kicked in the teeth
>>> GIVE THE BEST YOU'VE GOT ANYWAY <<<