Leadership is the ability to help people and organizations surpass themselves.

Mark Sanborn
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Leadership is the ability to help people and organizations surpass themselves. The ability to help others do what is never before done or accomplish something that is never before accomplished. Leadership is about setting the example for others to follow and making it clear how it should be done. This allows you to create a safe environment for other people to overcome their own fears and make themselves a better person or organization.

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