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There’s a Difference Between a Good and Great Leader

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There’s a Difference Between a Good and Great Leader

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence

in their leader. A great leader inspires people

to have confidence in themselves.”

Anonymous

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

There’s a difference between a good and great leader

 

A good leader asks people to follow them . . . . and to  believe in them.

 

A great leader inspires the people around them . . . . and show confidence in them . . . . as people. As a result the people will willingly follow a great leader without being asked.

 

Great leaders don’t start out to be a great leader they earn that right through their integrity . . . . and in the consistency of their actions. What makes a leader great . . . . is in the eyes of the followers?

 

When you speak to a great leader you will find them to be humble people. Who have stretched themselves . . . . beyond their limits in very challenging times.

 

They generously give credit to other people for their success . . . . and  are appreciative of there efforts. 

 

There’s a difference between a good leader and great leader . . . . With a good leader it’s all about them . . . . with a great leader it’s all about the people.

 

©2015 Lou Ludwig Success Tips, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Good only gets you by where great you can conquer and get to the top.

Oct 13, 2015 01:20 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Lou, Fantastic explanation... I enjoy  reading your blog posts there are full of inspiration and encouragement.

Oct 13, 2015 01:35 PM
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

You stated the difference perfectly and the difference between good and great is very meaningful. 

Oct 13, 2015 04:44 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. Love the quote, it sounds right, but great leadership is rare. There were times I have seen it and was inspired, but as I said it is rare.

Oct 13, 2015 06:21 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Lou. I've never quite thought if it that way... but now that you've brought it up, you are so right! And such a simple distinction!

Oct 13, 2015 07:07 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Lou. You are on a real roll with your inspirational posts! Thanks! Enjoy your day!

Oct 13, 2015 08:44 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Lou.  Some of our leaders could do with a little integrity as some lack that quality.

Oct 13, 2015 09:42 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have been alive for a good bit of time...and had many leaders. We have very few great leaders!

Oct 13, 2015 10:11 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Perfect and so true.

Oct 13, 2015 10:17 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

EXcellent description of good and great leaders, Lou. Integrity is definitely missing in some of our leaders.

Oct 13, 2015 11:25 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I couldn't agree more and that was really well said my friend.  A great leader doesn't need to ask people to follow them, as they will follow them based on their actions!  Actions always speak louder than words!

Oct 13, 2015 11:25 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Whoever said this was a wise wise person...I Bet it was a female LOL!

Oct 13, 2015 11:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lou, I had a broker who was (and still is) a great leader, and they do definitely stand out! 

Oct 13, 2015 11:51 PM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

A great leader must not micro manage, if you hire the right people they will move mountains on their own as long as you give them the tools and vision.

Oct 14, 2015 04:47 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Lou,

Everyone should strive to be a great leader.  I've always taught that a great leader is one who has trained their team well enough that they can leave their (leader) job!

Oct 14, 2015 12:19 PM