Be a Leader; Not a Follower

Here are steps you can take daily to be a leader and not a follower:

Have the courage to be wrong.
Most of us make excuses for our mistakes as opposed to just saying we didn’t know or don’t possess the expertise we need to perform at optimal levels. What you will be rewarded with is knowledge and skill when you admit you were wrong.

Have the courage to be secure in your knowledge.
When asked a question speak your mind and understanding, this behavior will encourage your supervisors to either enhance your knowledge base or correct it.
Have the courage to follow the company rules and not to try and bend them for your own use. Some folk think that rules are made to be broken or don’t apply to them. We should never be surprised by less than optimal outcomes that affect us personally when we fail to follow the rules.

When a disagreement happens, look to yourself first and find the blame there as opposed to focusing on others. Remember when you point a finger at someone there are four pointing back at you.

Have the courage to correct your peers who prevent you from performing the best. Why follow behind someone who is dishonest or headed for disaster?

Leaders have original thought and have the courage of their convictions. Leaders strive to make their environment and yours better. Leaders have a VISION for a better tomorrow. Leaders take their BIG PERSON pill daily so that they respond to the challenges of life and make them opportunities. You have the choice daily to be a leader and not a follower.