John C. MaxwellReal leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow.
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In a time when more people feel that leadership is a position of power, it can be easy to become cynical. Many people believe that the best leaders only get the job because they have a lot of money and a reputation for being a tough guy. Then, once they get their power, they use it to rip apart the very people who voted for them. In order to truly lead, you must encourage others to follow you.
You must give people confidence in your decisions and trust in your actions. If you can get others to follow you, you will be able to make the world a better place.
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