March 2016
What
Does it Take to be a Great Leader?
By:
Rita Balian Allen, Rita B. Allen Associates
There
is a lot of talk about leadership right now and what it takes to be a great and
effective leader. We are in the midst of an election year and all candidates
are closely assessed on their ability to lead. As we size up each of the
candidates and make our decision to determine which will get our vote, have we
stepped back and truly evaluated them based on a specific leadership criteria?
What does it take to be a great leader... and how do we actually define
'great'?
Who
comes to mind when you think of great leadership? Some contenders are Mother
Teresa, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Dalai Lama, and Malala
Yousafzai to name a few. Not only do they all have the commonality of being
passionate visionaries who are able to influence others in a positive way, they
have successfully defined, built and articulated their personal brand that sets
them apart as leaders in their craft. Great leaders know their differentiator
and the value they offer. Their personal brand is clearly identified and
everything they do reflects that brand and is part of their legacy.
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Speaking
of leadership, international responsibilities and multicultural awareness are
requirements for many positions today. Specifically for anyone in a leadership
role, it is a competency that is desired and assessed in measuring their
leadership capabilities. Do you look for opportunities to expand your
multicultural knowledge and experience? Do you seek out assignments, projects
and/or roles that allow you to be exposed to different environments outside
your own cultural and national boundaries
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