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The Test of Leadership Power

The Test of Leadership Power

No matter how you say it: When the rubber meets the road; The proof is in the pudding; or Actions speak louder than words the truth is, we will never know who will be an effective leader until that person is given power. Then the test of leadership begins. As Abraham Lincoln said, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." You see, even though an individual with leadership potential may possess numerous desirable leadership attributes, from...

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Pay Attention to the Details

Pay Attention to the Details

As a leader, our job is to clarify the future for our organizations and enable clear plans to take our organizations forward. As a manager, our job is to make the best use of the resources available to us to accomplish the current and near-term goals in front of us. Both of those responsibilities are vital to an organization. Both are noble. Yet in both roles, we need to pay attention to the details every now and then - to ensure everyone else is. Now I know that may sound completely illogical...

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