Chp 1 & 2

     Leadership is a skill. A skill can always be trained to make better. Sure natural talent helps give others a edge with that skill. But if one puts in the time, effort and dedication to become better in that skill then they can close that gap. "Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard". Anyone of us can be a leader as long as we establish who we are and our own goals first. Leading is much more effective when done by example. Saying something can go in one ear and out the other but doing, that image sticks a little bit longer. Doing takes effort, a effort that can be reinforced with words. But not done with words alone. Leaders have the ability to bring people together to make everyone's dreams a possibility not just their own. Leaders in a way look out for the greater good of their group. The book says that leading is within us and the book is the way to bring it out and enhance our skills. When it comes to a group I think of a leader as a tool, a very important tool, to be used by the others within the group to effectively get the job done. Positivity and encouragement while thriving for others instead of off others are key traits to motivate others around the leader. A leader must instill faith in others so that they can act on their own and become a leader for themselves. When everyone is being a effective leader of themselves then efficiency and productivity can be increased.