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There are perks to leadership but there is also a price to leadership.   And that price is steep.  There is pain, sacrifice, disappointment, sweat, hard work, time, obstacles and financial responsibilities.  But what all successful leaders know is the price is more than worth it. I was reminded of this fact after watching the video above.  After defeating the Indianapolis Colts 42-7 to win the NFC East championship, the Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett delivered the following post-game speech. As I listened to Garrett’s words, I gleaned the following  13 Reasons Everyone Should Want To Be A Leader: Leaders Get To Celebrate Accomplishment  – The Cowboys were experiencing sheer joy as they left the field and entered the locker room. Leaders Have Stronger Beliefs  –  Because of the responsibilities leaders have, they simply own things at a deeper level than others.  Coach Garrett acknowledged, “I just believe this from the bottom of ...

Becoming a great leader isn’t something that happens overnight, but it can be achieved through discipline, hard work and a commitment to improvement through experience. Great leaders aren’t born, as some people suggest; instead, they are shaped over time. And, while what makes a “great” leader in one application doesn’t always apply to others, there are some general rules that all great leaders follow. Related: What Leadership Is -- And What It Is Not If becoming a great leader in your own business or organization is your goal, these 50 rules are a good place to start: 1. Listen to your team.  Rule one. Always listen to what your team has to say, even if you don’t like it. 2. Communicate as efficiently as possible.  Make your expectations and feelings clear, in the appropriate medium as often as possible. 3. Talk less.  Sometimes saying nothing is better than saying just anything. 4. Be an example.  Be the type of person you want your team members...

There is a great amount of definitions and theories about effective leadership. Each leader chooses their unique formula of success, but still there are keys to authentic leadership that can’t be ignored. Below are 10 important principles each leader should know. 1. Leadership Is Behavior, Not Position Leaders are the ones who take responsibility for making decisions and bringing change. Leaders are the ones who empower people to discover and use their greatest potential. The executive position on someone’s visit card won’t do all of these. People are the ones to choose their leader. And how will they do that? They will judge by behavior, attitude and actions. If you want to be a leader, then act like a leader and shape a better reality. 2. The Best Way of Influence Is Setting an Example Each leader wants to get the best out of their team. Excellence orientation is great, as there is always need for development. But here is the simple truth. Instead of telling your team members what to...