A leader not only creates leaders—she also makes sure it’s easy to follow her.

Are you talking the talk and walking the walk?

Remember: Leaders gain followers because they are examples.

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Many fail to become leaders because they either have no vision or they fail in creating a vision others can understand.

What is your vision?

Every vision needs a plan. When there’s no plan, deadlines are missed, budgets are overextended, people are unhappy, angry and exhausted, and someone will have to clean up the mess.

Do you follow your plan religiously—with the necessary adjustments?

Remember: With vision and a plan success is only a step away.

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Bossing people around, pressing your opinions, thoughts and ideas onto others is not leadership. Everyone can do that.

Wouldn’t you agree?

Remember: Leaders stay invisible and have their followers think it was all their doing.

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Cultural differences matter—know and respect them. Great leaders show their care by serving their followers.

Do you show respect?

Do you care?

Remember: The most beloved leaders know that people want to be respected and shown respect.

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Appearance does matter. Most importantly—it has to match your role.

Do you know the appropriate dress code?

Remember: People judge and are judged by appearance.

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