https://www.4shared.com/office/kuR4U6Zqjq/Lead_Generation_Advice_You_Nee.html It's difficult to define what makes a great leader. Well, to be a valuable leader, you must know the skills necessary to perform many tasks. Every situation is different, and the key is to adapt properly to your unique position. Most importantly, a good leader encourages simplicity. Focus on the things that are important. After that, set priorities. Take the time to streamline your daily tasks as much as possible. Allow time just to brainstorm, for yourself and for your team. Always adhere to high ethical standards when handling customers and employees. Ethics is a part of any successful business. When people know that you always act in their best interests, they remain loyal to you. This will also give them a good lead to follow. Learn how to delegate and focus on supporting your employees. Learn to encourage and inspire employees who work with you. Instead of focusing on every task, motivate your team members to do their jobs correctly and efficiently. Don't forsake your morals in the name of competition. If your competition is doing anything you don't approve of, you don't have to follow suit. You aren't required to do the same things they do in order to be players in the game. You will feel better if you find other ways to compete with them. Never do anything that might be construed as devious or deceitful. Keep your promises if you want others to trust you. If you claim to provide excellent service, everyone on your team has to be involved and understand the process. You should work on being synergistic. Have a good grasp of your own personal goals. Make sure to define business goals clearly. They should be properly aligned and even overlapped in some areas. You should have the ability to work on either or both whenever possible. When you can't, people will see your lack of passion. To be a great leader, know what your weaknesses and strengths are. Overconfidence in your abilities is