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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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About Rita

Rita B. Allen

Rita Balian Allen is the president of Rita B. Allen Associates, a career management firm specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, management training and career development. She is a lecturer at Boston-area universities, a sought-after speaker and presenter, the author of numerous articles, blogs and the book, "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself: The Three Ps Marketing Technique as a Guide to Career Empowerment". Rita was voted one of the top ten executive coaches by the Boston Women's Business Journal.

 

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