Lessons of Leadership Development
Timeless advice on leadership from Nelson Mandela. Take a moment to think about how each of these 8 lessons will help you in developing into a strong leader, which is essential for small business success.
No. 1
Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it
No. 2
Lead from the front — but don’t leave your base behind
No. 3
Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front
No. 4
Know your enemy — and learn about his favorite sport
No. 5
Keep your friends close — and your rivals even closer
No. 6
Appearances matter — and remember to smile
No. 7
Nothing is black or white
No. 8
Quitting is leading too
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I would add that showing courage builds up the people around you, and presentation of courage quickly causes action to arise in an area where it was previously dormant. It changes the feeling of everyone that notices it, because they realize that they have to step up to keep up.
@Armen
Absolutely, the last thing you want is to be faced with a challenge and have a leader who looks unsure of themselves. Confidence and courage breads confidence and courage, it’ contagious!
Thanks for coming by,
Matt
That’s true you got to have confidence and courage especially in business these days, sometimes you got to have the courage to face many challenging things and follow through to get results.
Smallbizbee,like you said it’s contagious, confidence and courage they go hand in hand
I took a great Human Factors in Aviation course and the Prof taught a leadership segment using the 4 core virtues of Western Civilization. I need to find the materials, and as soon as I do, I’ll get back to you, ’cause it’s some great stuff.
One of the things I do remember is a quote from him:
“To a hammer, everything looks like a nail”
Cheers!
George
@Tumblemoose
Please send it my way, I’d love to read it.
Matt