
On Becoming a Leader

I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.
Brené Brown • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
It must be underscored that it is the reflection on one’s own experience of leadership failure that is the essential, vital feature of this leadership formation process. Further, some evidence indicates that presenting one’s own failure in a semi-public, professional setting contributes to a greater sense of confidence and freedom. The discovery ap
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If leadership is finally an art that cannot be conventionally taught but can be learned through the artistry of the right kind of coaching, then a commitment to practice must dwell at the core of the learning process. One of the most important features of this approach is that it has gone a long way in creating a context that recognizes the value o
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The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow
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