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Lois James teaching Effective Personal Productivity program to EZ Rampz Mobility Solution employees.
WHO MAKES A GREAT LEADER? By Lois James
Leaders at all levels should be striving to continuously improve says a local leadership coach.
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Have you ever noticed that a person’s leadership skills are strongly connected with their personality traits? Different people have different natural leadership strengths. Many people believe that leaders are born. Others believe that leaders are made through growth opportunities, experience, and training. There is no doubt that some people naturally rise to the top quickly while others hone their skills over years of learned experience. Either way, having leadership “soft skills”, especially in today’s world, is crucial for being a successful leader. How can you identify your natural leaders?
more responsibility and initiative - the ones who have the potential to be great leaders.
Initiative: In every culture, there are employees who do what is expected of them and not much more. But, fortunately, there are also employees who naturally step up and take on
Personal Leadership and Motivation: Another crucial skill for effective leadership is being able to not only inspire and motivate others but to inspire and motivate yourself. Before you can
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Effective Communication: Someone who practices active, empathetic listening is more likely to be a successful leader. The ability to listen, understand, and give others a voice demonstrates true leadership. Being able to communicate clear messages and expectations and make complex ideas understandable is also a sign of a leader. Effective communication is about both listening and explaining information clearly with all levels of an organization.
