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The Journey To Living Your Leadership Legacy Begins With What You Believe.

BELIEVE YOU MUST DARE TO BE A PERSON, NOT A POSITION

-> be self-assured but also humble.
-> be calm in a storm, not defensive.
-> keep you ego in check; gain commitment rather that compliance.
-> readily admit your mistakes and take responsibility for you actions.
-> seek expertise and surround yourself with talent.
-> demonstrate respect for people at all levels.
-> do what you say you are going to do.
-> be honest.

BELIEVE YOU MUST DARE TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE

-> ask questions to explore the motivations of others.
-> respond to the perspectives of others with empathy.
-> make a point to talk one-on-one with people.
-> listen intently, and repeat back what you heard.
-> point out people's individual strengths to them.
-> remember and consistently use people's names.
-> broadcast the successes of others.
-> use words and stories to draw people in.

BELIEVE YOU MUST DARE TO DRIVE THE DREAM

-> remain relentlessly committee to a dream.
-> help people to see the outcome of the dream in years to come.
-> keep asking ''what if'' before a plan is finalized.
-> welcome risk or change if it serves the dream.
-> figure out ways to narrow the gap between what is and what is desired.
-> remain optimistic regardless of unforeseen obstacles or naysayers.
-> tackle the details of ''what,'' ''why,'' ''where,'' and ''how.''
-> genuinely have fun.


taken from book title ;
Your Leadership Legacy by Marta Brooks, Julie Stark and Sarah Caverhill.