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4/7/2012 2:42:39 PM EST
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Are You Leadership Material?
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When growing a team of powerful leaders, it helps to know what you believe qualifies someone to be a leader. The following is what I look for in a leader
• The main characteristic of a leader – and even of a good team member – is that they are coachable. If you ask 10 people if they’re coachable, they will all answer yes. In reality, many are not. Those who are coachable are open to new ideas, to what works for others. They are willing and able to step out of their comfort zone to grow their business.
• My team members who have imagination, creativity, self-determination and self-motivation are making sales and growing their business.
• I don’t believe we can motivate someone to work who is not self-motivated. We can, however, inspire our team members by doing what we have taught them to do.
• We can lead by example, so our team members can see that what we teach them to do actually works. The top team members don’t need someone to hold their hand every step of the way. They watch, listen and learn from the leaders, and then they get to work!
• We all run across prospective team members who tell us how great they are. That doesn’t work for me. As the old adage says, "action speaks much louder than words.” Show me! We need team members we can count on to do their part, without having to remind them or urge them on.
• Leaders are responsible for coaching, teaching, serving people, setting a good example and being available to those they lead.
• By setting a good example for our team members, we encourage them to grow.
• A good leader won’t pretend they’re experts in every aspect of their business, nor will they ignore the suggestions and ideas of their team members. Good leaders encourage their team members to make suggestions and to ask for assistance and problem solving help.
• Team members are always a priority to a good leader. If you work your business part time, be sure your team members know your work schedule. And, be sure they have contact information for who else they can call for help if you are unavailable.
I believe nearly everyone can – if they wish – become a good leader. However, they must listen to those who have been successful with the company. Creating your own unique path may seem like a good idea, but in reality, its best not to reinvent the wheel.
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 | | Outstanding blog, Julie! The MO motto is the Best!
Travel Man |
| | |  | | Thank you all for taking the time to read this post and for your insightful input. |
| | |  | | Julie: You hit this one out of the park. |
| | |  | | Great advice on becoming a team player and leader, Julie...If you are not willing to help your downline, then don't build one! |
| | |  | | Good reflections, Julie. One should follow them. |
| | |  | | You are so right on with this post. If you could only open up their heads and stick in desire. |
| | |  | | Take the time to learn from someone who is successful. Take what you have learned and put it into action. Be open to new ideas, because it will help you grow personally and professionally. I am blessed to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and they inspire me to do more, learn more and give more to my team. Another great blog Julie! |
| | | | | You are so right on with this post. If you could only open up their heads and stick in desire. |
| | | | | Take the time to learn from someone who is successful. Take what you have learned and put it into action. Be open to new ideas, because it will help you grow personally and professionally. I am blessed to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and they inspire me to do more, learn more and give more to my team. Another great blog Julie! |
| | | | | You are so right on with this post. If you could only open up their heads and stick in desire. |
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