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Are leaders born or bred?
From the course: Management Tips
Are leaders born or bred?
I get this question a lot. Are leaders born or bred? Many people erroneously believe that you're simply born with the right stuff, or you're not. And they're wrong, here's the truth. Everyone is born with a particular foundation that helps them in certain ways and challenges them in other ways. That foundation is made up of your personality traits and your IQ. On top of that foundation anyone can make the choice to build new skills as a professional and as a leader. Skills are discreet, learned talents. It's like we say here at Lynda.com, you can learn it. No matter what your foundation is, you can choose to learn it. If you choose to study and then build skills, such as self-awareness, listening, and feedback seeking, you will evolve into leadership material. The constellation of leadership skills is huge, so you wont have a problem finding a place to begin. Now if your in charge of others and you want to help them develop into leaders, there are some well known types of activities…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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