Well, it has been fun xanga ... ever since 2003, but it's time for a change.  For any of you that still read this thing, I've moved over to blogger because the layout is so much cleaner.  And no more of these ads!

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Been thinking about leadership a lot lately. Wondering what is it that sets apart great leaders from the average leaders?

All around me I see the need for great leaders. While many people may have leadership qualities, it's interesting reading up on what others think about leadership. I'm sure we have come across those who are not great leaders. Maybe we're even being led by some of them right now.

However, every once in awhile, you come across attributes that should mark a great leader ...

Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen. ~ Alan Keith

Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it is amazing what they can accomplish. ~ Sam Walton

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.
~ Dwight Eisenhower

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
~ Theodore M. Hesburgh

I think I agree with what Catalyst said about leadership --> Leadership is influence.

Are you a leader? Do you influence those around you? What do you think makes a great leader? And do you feel compelled to lead? Or are you satisfied with being a follower?