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The 7 Essential Leadership Competencies

A leader does not necessarily manage, but a manager had better be a good leader.
Why is leadership so important.
Without leadership, nothing gets done. Leadership brings vision and ideas and sets the course or direction. Managers ensure execution.
People don't leave companies, they leave bosses. Leadership is the most important factor in staff retention and productivity.
Often people are uninspired or disgruntled but don't leave - they stay and become an anchor on the team, project or organization.
What makes a good leader.
Some people assert you have to be born a leader - in reality, the skills, traits and attributes can be learned


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