a • ware • ness / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes to be constantly and continually aware?

Being aware is one thing. Having the wherewithal of being constantly aware is something else.
The ability to see, feel, and acknowledge all that is going on around is a trait that many people THINK they have, few actually do, and a miniscule amount can actually master.

Those that master it, do so after many years of trial and error. Just like anything that we master, it does take time. However, the ones that are naturally aware of all that is around them usually don't know it and let that skill fall by the wayside, never to be fully utilized.


However, by being cognizant of the fact that it is something that comes naturally (remember, survival of the fittest and survival of those that can adapt to change) they stand a chance at achieving greatness. Don't worry you do as well.

I am not going to pass along the secret to raising your awareness in every situation and in any setting:
Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open all the while keeping your mouth shut.

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Do you have what it takes?


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te • nac • i • ty / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

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sup • port • ive / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Are you supportive? Do you show your followers just how supportive you are of them?

Trust me on this one, if you are supportive of them, then they sure as heck fire will be supportive of you. In the end, isn't that what every leader wants? Mutual support!

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self • a • ware • ness / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Are you self-aware? Do you really know your values, what your character is made of, what your hopes, dreams, desires are? Do you?
By being self-aware you achieving a higher understanding of yourself. You will know your limitations and by knowing your what your limitations are you will be better prepared to move past them. Once you create new limits you can then move past them and then you create new limits.

Have self-awareness and you will go places!

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re • spect / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Leaders give it! Managers demand it.   Do you give it? or do you demand it?

Giving respect is one of those leadership traits that had an almost immediate return on investment. By giving someone respect they will either give you respect back or give you nothing. It is almost faster than a video going viral, you will know.

Now just because someone chooses to not respect you is no reason for you to go off and not respect them. It could be they have never been treated with respect and they don't know any better. No matter what show them respect. Always!

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pas • sion / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you have the passion to lead? Do you have that uncontrollable emotion to your followers? to your organization? to yourself?

There is a fine line between Passionate  and Emotional. One is what you are before and up to the point you are doing something. The other is what happens afterwards. Now, while some emotion is good, getting overly emotional is NOT. However, you can be 100% passionate 100% of the time and that is perfectly acceptable.

Passion is essential to any business operation, to any leadership style. You must have that commitment and exude passion every day. The day you give 90% is the day you are giving 0%. Again, this is an all or nothing.

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hu • mil • i • ty / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

A little goes a long way. A lot is too much and so is none. A leader must learn to control their level of humility.


None is TERRIBLE! Displaying no humility gives off the sense of conceit. Being conceited is a great way to lose current followers and close the door on any future follower. Your reputation will precede you.

A lot  is HORRIFIC!  Displaying too much gives off a sense of lack of confidence and that is the fastest way to lose followers.

A little is EXCELLENT!

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hon • es • ty / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you consider yourself honest?  Do other people consider you an honest person?  Now, don't think about it just answer: yes or no.

It is that simple.  To be a leader you are expected to be honest.  Being a leader means that your middle name is "honesty".  The people that follow you, follow you because they see you as someone who has integrity, morality, and the ethics that they want in their lives.  By having those qualities they also expect a bit of honesty.  No, they expect a lot of honesty!

Sure there a lot of dishonest people out there and many of them have followers.  However, with those individuals their followers are either being deceived or they actually believe that a dishonest leader is what they want in their lives.

When it comes to being a dishonest leader the lifespan of such an individual is limited.  Limited in the sense that their actions will be discovered by others who were expecting honesty and are being deceived.  Once found out that dishonest leader is no more.

However, an honest leader will live forever.

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gen • u • ine / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Are you the real deal? Are you genuine? Are you authentic?

You have no choice. YOU MUST BE GENUINE! You have to be.

You must be GENUINE 100% of the time.

Not 99.999% of the time but 100% of the time.

If you are not genuine that 0.001% of the time, it might as well be 100%.

Being genuine is black and white with no room for any shade of gray.



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fo • cus / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Can you focus on what you must focus on? Is your focus so sharp that you can see what you are supposed to see in High-Def? Are you focused on your mission? vision? team? the individuals that make up that team?

Are you? You better be.

It is that focus that will help you see problems before they actually become problems. Staying focused will also help you overcome adversity by showing you that the light at the end of the tunnel is really there. Stay focused also helps ensure that everyone understands the mission and vision of the organization.

To a caring leader, staying focused on the morale, health and welfare of his staff will create and sustain a strong bond. That bond is created because both sides care. Isn't that the point?


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en • gage / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you engage with others? Do you make it so? (For those that know pun intended)

Are you a leader that seeks others in order to communicate and connect?

Or are you the type of manager that sees engagement as another form of dictating? Is your definition of engaging others mean you tell them what to do and they do it?

Seriously, if that is your definition then something is wrong. Something is not working. That something has to be corrected immediately.

You have to engage with others. There is no substitute you have to be genuine when engaging. No short-changing that responsibility please. Making a solid connection with those you supervise and those you lead will only make you a stronger leader.

Engage!

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fear • less / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Are you fearless? Do you have any fear? You should have fear. You should not be completely fearless. You should however, be fearless when you must be fearless.

Fear is a good thing. How is it a good thing? It is a good thing because it helps to keep you grounded. It helps you determine what your limits are and what they are not.

Think about this: If you have no concept of what fear is then how will you know that base jumping without a parachute is not a good idea.

I know, a little over the top but I do hope you know where I am going with this.

I say be fearless and take that leap but know that when you land you will land on solid ground so be prepared for the impact. Take that risk! Take that chance!



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em • pow • er / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you empower others? Do you give them what they need to become leaders? When you empower others you are making them leaders. They will in turn empower others and make them leaders.

Now what you empower them with is subjective. So be careful what you empower others with. Give them the good stuff. Keep them honest and humble. Never, ever let them use what you give them for bad.

They may be tempted to but when you only empower them to do good, they will do good. Give them a chance, an opportunity, and you will see what that will get you.

Not sure, how to do it?

It is real simple: Start of small and over time start increasing the amount of authority you give. Before you know it they will be part of the trusted inner circle (and that's a good thing.)



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du • ty / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you have a sense of duty? Duty to your family? Your company? Your employees? Your peers? Most of all, do you have a sense of Duty to yourself?

Your duty to yourself and your continued success as a leader should always be at the top of your list. Think about it, if you do not have that sense of duty to yourself then how can you possibly fulfill any sense of duty to others? Seriously, it is that simple.

Now ask yourself: Do you have a sense of duty and is it something that is centered on making you the best you can be?

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dis • ci • pline / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Discipline is a core value of leadership. Dedication shows people that you are in it for the long haul. Dedication shows that you will be there from beginning to end. You are there from concept to planning to execution. All of that takes discipline. Discipline is what makes you do what you do rain or shine, feeling great or not feeling good at all.

Discipline is what your followers expect from you 100% of the time. Discipline is what you should expect from yourself 100% of the time.

Discipline ALWAYS!



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ded • i • ca • tion / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Dedication is one thing that is a core function of being a leader. Leadership in essence is Dedication. You dedicate yourself to your business, your facility, your equipment, and above all you dedicate yourself to the people that follow you.

That dedication makes you their follower. They in turn, lead you. Yes, you follow them just like they follow you. It is the only true perpetual motion machine.

If you don't follow your followers how can you expect them to follow you? Give them the dedication they deserve and they will dedicate themselves to you, your mission, and your vision of success.


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con • fi • dence / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Do you have confidence? Do you have confidence in what you know, what you do, what you say, what you know?

You better. Nothing sets someone back faster than lack of confidence. Nothing makes followers turn around and leave you for another leader faster than lack of confidence.

If you think that confidence is something that you can set aside and work on it later. WRONG!

You have to have confidence to get up every morning and you have to have confidence to be the leader you always wanted to be. There is nothing else to it. Count to three and do it!

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com • pe • tent / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

Everyone and I do mean, EVERYONE wants a leader that is competent. No, they want someone who is HIGHLY COMPETENT to lead them.

You owe it to the people you lead or want to lead to be the best leader you can be. Remember, that a true leader is one that is constantly improving. One that is constantly learning. If you do not consider yourself a lifelong learner then there is something very wrong.

How can you lead the people of tomorrow with the mindset of yesterday?

Now, get to work!


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com • pas • sion / Do you have what it takes?

Do you have what it takes?

In a time that is all about making connections, sharing, and liking genuine compassion goes a long way. As a leader, one of your middle names has to be COMPASSION.

Everyone is struggling. Times are tough for everyone and you have to realize that fact. There will be times that you cannot do anything about the situation of any of your stakeholders. What you can do is to be there and listen. Show genuine concern for them and they in turn will show you genuine gratitude. Seriously, it is that simple. However, it all begins with you.

If you haven't already please give it a try.


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