Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Ten ways to be a leader

Happy Tuesday!
Everyone is a leader within although most do not realize it. Each one of us has the qualities to lead in the life that we are living and just need the encouragement and understanding of what leadership is. In living a Healthy and Wealthy life to the MAX, leadership is at the core of it. Below are some characteristics of leadership qualities that can be found in each of us. What qualities of leadership to you see in yourself? Enjoy!

Everyone tells us to be a leader, but they never tell us how. Dale Carnegie tells us exactly how. If you haven't read his book, you are missing a treat.

1. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.

2. Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.

3. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.

4. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

5. Let the other person save face.

6. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.

7. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.

8. Use encouragement.

9. Make the fault easy to correct.

10. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

- - Dale Carnegie (1888-1955)

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