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Leadership Behaviors: 8 Keys to Game-Changing Leadership Capabilities
Helen Keller once said: When one door of happiness closes, another opens. But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. Have you ever given this Helen Keller quote any thought? Think about it for a moment. How does it play into leadership behaviors?
Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It’s about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others’ success, and then standing back and letting them shine.
Nothing really prepares you to be a leader. In most cases, you get the opportunity to lead by being good at something else. However, while being a strong performer gives you the credibility to lead, it says nothing about your ability to lead. Leadership is a skill in its own right and, for the most part, it’s one you learn on the job.
Hold the thought for a few minutes. Think about the answer after reading this article.
Ever wondered how the best leaders handle being at the top so effortlessly? The truth is, these highly successful people do stumble, worry, and doubt themselves. It happens to them, just like the rest of us. But they are very good at mastering the way they are perceived.
