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]]> By: Jonathan Frye http://www.servingbread.net/2007/11/13/leadership-insight-21-called#comment-8802 Jonathan Frye Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:23:59 +0000 http://www.servingbread.net/2007/11/13/leadership-insight-21-called/#comment-8802 Eddy, I believe there may be candidates who are born with natural talent to be leaders, but it is a far cry from being a leader. Certain personality traits, which are nurtured rather than from nature, are conducive to effective influence, but too often that influence is used for selfish reasons and not becoming of a leader. I wrote an entry back in August about <a href="http://www.leadershipjot.com/2007/08/08/7-steps-to-lead-without-inherent-talent/" rel="nofollow">7 Steps to Lead without Inherent Talent</a> and included a good quote from Peter Drucker about the “…leadership composed of average human beings.” Even if a leader is born, he or she will still need to be mentored, develop the leadership potential, and then practice, practice, and practice to improve the effectiveness of his or her leadership. Keep mentoring, my friend. Regards, Jonathan Frye Blog: <a href="http://www.leadershipjot.com" rel="nofollow">Leadership</a> Eddy,

I believe there may be candidates who are born with natural talent to be leaders, but it is a far cry from being a leader. Certain personality traits, which are nurtured rather than from nature, are conducive to effective influence, but too often that influence is used for selfish reasons and not becoming of a leader. I wrote an entry back in August about 7 Steps to Lead without Inherent Talent and included a good quote from Peter Drucker about the “…leadership composed of average human beings.”

Even if a leader is born, he or she will still need to be mentored, develop the leadership potential, and then practice, practice, and practice to improve the effectiveness of his or her leadership. Keep mentoring, my friend.

Regards,
Jonathan Frye
Blog: Leadership

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