Now if you don’t have a positive
answer for any one or two of the items listed above – that’s ok,
leaders have to develop over time.You can’t be
a leader overnight.This does give you some
things to work toward though, and that’s always a good thing.
There are many fabulous books available
on becoming an effective leader and I encourage you to go out and
read.Learning should never end – even as a
leader.When you are at the point where you are
ready to be a leader, you must take steps towards that each and
every day.
Read 2 books every month on
different subjects that deal with leadership, teamwork, read about
other leaders, anything that will help to expand your mind.I also think you should listen to positive tapes
everyday.
Some of our best authors today also have tape sets; maybe someone in
your company has created some.Find out and get
them and listen to them.I find the best time is
when you are getting dressed for the day.You
can apply your makeup and listen to something positive.Also make your car a college.You spend
so much time in the car today, put it to good use.If you have kids, it will also be sending them positive
messages that will influence their future.
Our Picks for Books:
Sales
Leadership
Find a mentor.This doesn’t even have to be someone that you are in close
contact with.Leaders can mentor from afar.This could be someone outside of your company or I highly
recommend you find someone within your company that has the position
you would like to grow into at some point in the future.As you grow, you mentor may change.But I
promise you will never forget the lessons learned from each one.Reading and listening to tapes are fabulous – but our
strongest lessons can be learned by watching the process.Embrace it.
