26 Good Reminders

I am speaking to Granville High School students this week on Leadership. In preparation, I thought I would get the thoughts of others on the topic, so I spent some time on a few blogs which continually teach/talk about the characteristics of good leaders. It has been a good refresher for me and has caused me to reflect on where I am on each of the following attributes:

From the always inspiring Nicholas Bate on Leadership:

1. Lead by example

2. Be on time

3. ALWAYS have a notepad

4. Ask questions

5. Dress as you want to be perceived

6. Be loyal

7. Deliver on your promises

8. Be confident that you can lead

9. Just make the decision

10. Be accountable

11. Do what is right

12. Being one of the few is a good thing

From the always interesting Cultural Offering on Leadership:

13. Attitude is everything

14. Preparation, preparation, preparation

15. Tell the truth

16. Ask for help

17. Encourage others

18. Speak, don't just talk

19. Always learn from your mentors

20. Give credit to others

And from one of my 20 Fav - QAspire blog on Leadership:

21. Be generous

22. Take time to get away and re-energize

23. Be persistent

24. Practice humility

25. Be happy

26. Be yourself.

And there you have it.