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 It doesn't matter if the leader shares a powerful vision, if the leader is not someone who people will follow the vision will never be realized. As a leader, who you are makes a difference. The most important message you can share is yourself.

 People follow the leader first and the leader's vision second - It doesn't matter if the leader shares a powerful vision, if the leader is not someone who people will follow the vision will never be realized. As a leader, who you are makes a difference. The most important message you can share is yourself.

 Trust is the force that connects people to the leader and his/her vision - Without trust there is a huge gap between the leader and the vision. Without trust people will stay off the bus. However if people trust the leader they will hop on the bus with the leader and help move the bus forward towards the vision.

 Leadership is not just about what you do but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do.

 A leader brings out the best within others by sharing the best within themselves.

 Great Leaders know they don't have all the answers - Rather they build a team of people who either know the answers or will find them.

 Leaders inspire and teach their people to focus on solutions, not complaints. (The No Complaining Rule)

 Great leaders know that success is a process not a destination - . As a leader focus on your people and process, not the outcome.

Leadership— A Thought Process