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I truly take an interest in what other people have to say, so this helps them to feel respected because they can tell I am not just going through the motions. I tend to live by the principle of the golden rule, that is, 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' I believe that great leadership is based on this principle, both in attitude and in action. Helping Others Solve Problems

"A problem is the difference between your current and desired conditions." Therefore solving a problem means closing this gap by aligning where you want to be with where you are. Leaders are in a position to help other people move from point a to point B. In an effective and efficient manner. Unfortunately, some leaders find it difficult to find a balance between helping too much and helping too little. According to the article "Problem Solving: It's in the Questions" the key to finding that balance is to ask the right questions.

Asking the right questions in the right way to the right people can alter the discovery process in such a way that solutions become inevitable outcomes. Of course, in order to help others solve problems effectively, the leader must be an excellent problem-solver himself. As Andrew J. Dubrin points out, even the personal characteristics...

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Some people thrive on power and coercion; others desire prominence and wealth, and others simply want to be in a position that allows them to help other people solve problems. Ultimately, it is only those in the latter category that can truly qualify as successful leaders because to me, success should be based on contributing to mankind -- not on lining one's own pockets or pumping up one's own ego.
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Weidenkiller, Keith. "The Right Stuff? Able Leadership is the Best Practice." Film International Journal, 110.2 (2007): 23

Welch, Jack. "How to Be a Good Leader," Newsweek, 42.6 (1990): 45-48.

Welch, Jack and Welch, Suzy. "The Leadership Mindset; Success Will Now Come From the Reflected Glory of Your Team, Not From What You Do" Business Week, 3969 (2006): 120

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Calano, James and Selzman, Jeff. "Move from Management to Leadership" Newsweek, 145.14 (2006): 45-48

Dubrin, Andrew J. Coaching and Mentoring Skills, 2005

Stein, S.J. And Book, H.E. The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, 2006

Weidenkiller, Keith. "The Right Stuff? Able Leadership is the Best Practice." Film International Journal, 110.2 (2007): 23
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