What are the qualities that define a GREAT leader? Excellent communication skills, the ability to really listen to others, and strategic thinking are all characteristics that we look for in excellent leaders. But in order to be a grand slam leader a person needs to be able to come back from losses, and strikeouts. Grand slam leaders know how to tackle adversity and come back twice as strong. From these lessons I have found that leadership is a series of trials and tribulations and growth and learning comes with each hurdle.
I have found that in order to become a grand slam leader and positively influence employees effectively, you need to grow your reality in order to grow your leadership. Own up to mistakes, humble yourself to learn something from everyone, and especially learn from the people that are on your team regardless of their job description. A united team is more powerful than a 90-mph fastball.
