Leadership Is a Choice

Leadership is a Choice Choices are made from knowledge Knowledge is the result of learningWhat 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.