I believe EVERYONE is a Leader . . . YOU included.

Doesn't matter what your station in life is, there is someone looking up to you.

You might not even be aware of this, just know that someone is admiring you and watching you and using your example to lead them to some of the choices they make in their own lives.

So . . . You're already famous whether you want to be or not.

The first key to being a great leader is acknowledging the truth that you ARE one.

OWN THAT LEADER WITHIN YOU . . .

There's a mindset that goes with Leadership.

Leaders feel a certain responsibility to behave responsibly - ALWAYS . . . Even when they are not knowingly in the presence of those they lead.

Leaders take time to "hang" with people and ask simple, provocative questions like:

"Hey! How are things going for you now?

How Is our organization doing?

Are we meeting your expectations- Any concerns?

What recommendations do you have or have you heard from other folks?"

When a great leader picks up on a specific, significant, and reasonable need or want, he swings into action IMMEDIATELY.

Great Leaders are very in tune with the Culture of their organizations. They know that if they smell a rat, there probably IS a rat, and they don't sleep til the varmint is handled. They know that while they would like EVERYONE to love and respect them, not everyone will . . . That not everyone is a good "fit" for the culture of the organization even if that person is a technical MASTER.

Cultural issues can kill an organization's goals faster than ANYTHING.

A highly skilled group of people won't succeed without establishment of a group culture.

One bad apple spoils the bushel.

Great Leaders are AVAILABLE and will give focused attention to those seeking their guidance.

Great Leaders are good with boundaries . . . They protect their 20% time, leverage themselves with People, Systems, and Tools . . . and they know that success leaves clues, so they continually network and educate themselves on new and different ways.

Sounds like a lot of work, doesn't it?

I've heard folks say they'd not want to have that level of responsibility and would not choose to a leader.

Guess what?

You don't get to choose . . .

If you're living and breathing, you're a LEADER.

Someone is watching your every move and learning from you . . .

I'm just sayin'

Best,

b

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Barry Owen
Principal Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams Realty
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Nashville, TN 37215 - Green Hills

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