Wednesday: Leadership Challenge--Develope the Skills

Leaders are not born but made over time as they work to develop skills and qualities that attract others to them.  Certain personality traits may make it the road easier for some individuals; however even some that is an introvert can teach themselves new skills and become a successful leader. Listed below are Ten Basic Skills of Outstanding Leadership...

Which ones do you possess? Think about how you can change or cultivate the skills you don't have.

Today's Challenge:  Identify the skills from that you feel weak in and choose one to work on for a week-how will you change and make that weak link a strong one?  Maybe you should read a book targeted on that skill or implement certain tools (i.e. calendars/memos) that would help you become stronger in that area.

Ten Basic Skills of Outstanding Leadership

• Integrity
• Vision/strategy
• Communication
• Relationships
• Persuasion
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Coaching and Development
• Decision-making
• Planning

Challenge Issued!