- The true leader Innovates; while others only administers what's already there.
- The true leader is an original; while others try and copy.
- The true leader makes things happen; while others ask "what happened"
- The true leader originates; while others imitate.
- The true leader is intensely interested in continual personal and professional development; while others maintain where they're at.
- The true leader focuses on developing people, because they know that's best way to get things done; while others focuses on systems and structure.
- The true leader inspires trust; while others rely on control.
- The true leader sees the "big picture" and has a long-range perspective; while others maintain a short-range view and only see the immediate circumstance(s).
- The true leader asks what and why; while others ask how and when.
- The true leader challenges the status quo; while others accept it.
- The true leader does the right thing; while others do things right.
This was adapted from "Becoming a Leader" - Warren Bennis
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