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"Leaders must be good managers, but most managers are not necessarily good leaders".
TOM MULLINS.

"Leadership is influence "
JOHN. C. MAXWELL.

Becky Brodin said, "Leadership is not wielding authority – it's empowering people".

The most effective leadership is by example, not edict. A leader is one who guides and develops the activities of others and seeks to provide continual training and direction. Leadership is an awesome responsibility.

Leadership is a trust conferred upon by others. To earn this trust, you must be true to yourself.

Leadership development is a lifetime journey, not a brief trip. Leadership emerges in response to situations that require the very best you have to offer.

Brain Tracy said, "The ability to make decisions and act boldly in face of setbacks and adversity is the key to greatness in leadership".

John Hagai said, "Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it toward goals of beneficial permanence that fulfill the groups real needs".

Leadership isn't about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It's about one life influencing another.

"Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes, nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There's but one just use of power, and it is to serve people". George Bush.

"The true measure of leadership is influence." John. C. Maxwell.

By: Samuel Oba

Welcome to the Blog. I love Positivity. I love sharing Positivity. I encourage You to always be Positive. Positivity pays. It's what we all need to achieve both personal and cooperate Success and Fulfillment. Develop a Positive Mindset. Build Positive Relationships. Have an open mind to Learn and Improve. Always seek to grow and be the best available Version of Yourself. Always Believe that You CAN!

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