By: Allen Elledge

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“Ultimately, leadership is not about

glorious crowning acts. It’s about
keeping your team focused on a
goal and motivated to do their best
to achieve it, especially when the
stakes are high and the
consequences really matter. It is
about laying the groundwork for
others’ success, and then standing
back and letting them shine.” –
Chris Hadfield

Why does leadership
matter?
In our day-to-day lives
Leadership matters in our lives because of its
role in inspiring us and driving us to be better.
A good leader will not just guide you through a
problem, but better equip you to solve it again
in the future. It can also improve our self-
confidence. Leadership also exposes us to ideas
we may not have otherwise considered. It can
also show us new ways of thinking about
problems and solutions.
In economy and business
Leadership keeps our businesses running and
the economy growing. Good leadership
motivates employees to do their best and
innovate more. Leadership can inspire greater
belief in the company and its mission, further
motivating employees and ensuring devotion. It
keeps the business running smoothly by
delegating work and ensuring everyone has
what they need to work. It also benefits the
economy by providing guidance for investment
and collaborative growth directions.
Becoming a leader
Mr. Rodgers: He was kind and taught the
You can begin to develop leadership skills be
studying other leaders from the past and
importance of how we treat others, and when
present and how they led. When you have the
he saw the trends in children’s t.v. and didn’t
like them, he went and did something about it.
opportunity in a work environment, they
should seize and opportunities available to
practice leadership. It’s also critical to learn how
to say what you mean without being passive-
aggressive or overly aggressive and rude about
it. Looking for talents others may possess that
go beyond the obvious of their job can open
numerous opportunities, so it’s a vital skill to
learn. Additionally, you must be willing to
work with anyone, and be willing to take and
use criticism to improve to be an effective Geoffrey Canada, because he founded an
leader. organization to better aid the urban poor, and
wanted to create something self-sustaining
Top 5 qualities of a leader instead of requiring constant input and
investment.
 Understanding of others
 Takes initiative
 Objective
 Honest
 Courageous
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