Becoming an Inspiring Leader Who Drives Positive Change
Regardless of your age or the role you play in life, there are moments when you follow and moments when you lead.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a high school student or the head of a company with 500 employees — there are times when leadership is essential.
- When you and your friends face trouble at school, someone must step up, take responsibility, and apologize.
- When your company encounters a major setback, leaders are needed to guide the path forward.
- When your relationship with your partner is at risk, one of you must commit to making things better.
You see, when people talk and write about leadership, we often assume that you need a title to be a leader. “A CEO or president, that’s a leader,” is what most of us falsely assume.
Look, being a leader has nothing to do with your job. Leadership is a character trait that we can all cultivate. I believe leadership is one of the essential skills that every person should have. Contrary to popular belief, I don’t think that leaders are born.
Yes, some people are naturally more dominant and assertive. However, leadership is about more than just those traits. I know leaders who are introverted and soft-spoken. So, how do you lead? How do you get people to…