How to Acquire Leadership Skills

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Becoming a leader does not occur by osmosis. If you want to be a leader, you need to work at it. You probably have some of the skills mastered already. You may have excellent communication skills, or you already have a pretty good idea of what your vision is. You may even have that gift to inspire others. But if you lack some skills, knowledge, or experience, go out and get them!

Be aggressive about becoming a leader

How? Here are some suggestions:

Enroll in formal leadership programs. There are plenty of management training programs; aim for the ones designed specifically for leaders. Offered by consulting companies ...

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