The difference in being great at something and being mediocre is simply a decision, a decision to learn. Many leaders think all they need to succeed is charisma and passion but neither of those will get you past the mediocre level of leadership. Many future leaders spend years learning to get to the place of leadership and once they get there the cruise control comes on. I want to encourage you to keep learning, keep reading, keep asking questions of great leaders. Why? Those following you need you to keep growing in order to grow as well, you can teach what you know but you reproduce who you are. Secondly you need to keep your self fresh and sharp.
Some of the tools I use are following blogs, reading books (leaders are readers), asking lots of questions, and being attentive when I am around leaders to learn how they lead.
My challenge today for you is this, what is one thing you can do this week to grow your skill.
And always, always, always listen to your Dad if you want to be a great leader.
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