Successful leaders throughout
time have accomplishing what may seem to be impossible or “crazy” but in
reality those accomplishments have changed the world. Albert Einstein defined
crazy as trying the same experiment over and over again expecting different
results. Much like Albert Einstein, a successful leader must be dedicated to
the cause. I believe that a leader must possess the following character in
order to successfully promote change.
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The ability to understand
the need for change – A leader must be able to define and understand the real
need for change.
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The ability to
create a shared vision – A leader must have a vision that encourages people; it
must be concrete and understandable; it must promote followers.
·
The ability to set
goals – How will a leader fulfill the need? A leader must define specific and
measurable goals.
·
The ability to lead
and motivate – A leader must create momentum by virtue of strong leadership.
·
The ability to
communicate effectively - A successfully leader must have the capability to
communication on many different levels with many different types of people.
However, change is
only successfully when implemented for the right reasons. A leader must set
aside monetary gains (selflessness) and focus on the real value behind the
change. A leader must focus on the impact (good or bad) this change will have
on the world.
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