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1. Leaders who can set realistic goals and can give guidance and considerate feedback, gain the respect and support of their staff.

2. If something is important to you, if at all possible, communicate in person!

3. Excellent leaders get people to want to do their very best, instead of just getting the job done.

4. If a leader is to command respect, which is key to trust and trust creates followers, she must be highly visible. Staff and customers must know that a real person is in charge and not just an email. Don’t sit and hide.

5. A leader inspires trust in others by her moral compass, values, and competence. But, she must first trust and respect herself.

6. Stop worrying about how far you have to reach a goal, instead appreciate how far you have come.

7. Take a look at meditation. Even a 5-minute meditation break can help you quiet your mind and get you to a place of Silence, where you are surrounded by understanding, knowledge and peace.

8. Leaders set high standards for themselves as well as their staff. Leaders also live up to those high standards that they have set for themselves.

9. Managers supervise and leaders persuade.

10. Making a daily commitment to control negative thoughts is immensely powerful! Commit to thinking positive thoughts or affirmations. Remember we think 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day! Use them wisely.

11. All life events are opportunities for growth. So try to enjoy those opportunities by finding the positive in them.

12. A leader continually works on improving all of her communication methods (text, email, social media etc.) Good communication sells changes, and when employees feel well-informed they tend to support those changes.

13. If you’re in a stress-producing situation and you need to stay focused, it is easier to stay focused when you are physically relaxed. Deep, even, cleansing breaths are the most simple and effective way to relax.

14. Be authentic. People can sense when you are genuine and honest, and they will respond back by trusting you.

15. Management is analysis, planning and problem solving. Leadership is about creating a vision and then being able to communicate that vision.

16. Aspire to being authentic, and you will be able to walk through doors that will open on to situations far better than you could have ever imagined.

17. What is an unstoppable force? You, when you take your positive focused thoughts, add your strong conviction, passion and vision all on behalf of your goals, watch what happens!!!

18. When you are writing to a potential boss or interviewer, proofread every email at least twice before you send it. Not showing professionalism at this early stage can cancel a great opportunity.

19. An effective leader is willing to make the necessary hard choices even under extreme pressure. If she is a true leader, she does not delay but will assess the situation and execute.

20. Before you accept a company’s job offer, find out exactly what their medical insurance covers, the deductible, benefits, and premium costs. Some companies may also offer dental, vision, life, short and/or long term disability insurance.  But, in this financial climate don’t count on it.

21. Meeting expectations is an on-going process, so every time a new assignment lands in your lap, ask your boss to be specific about exactly what is required. Eventually, you will ask less questions, but always get clear on what is required and document the request in an email for your backup.

22. Take an active role in shaping the future of your career. Create a Career Map. While it isn’t going to give you specific, step-by-step instructions, it will help you explore opportunities. It will also help you determine a long-term career goal.

23. What is it that makes you marketable to employers? It is called Your Value Proposition. Create it, memorize it, and be passionate about it.

24. Assess your professional strengths, weaknesses and interests. This will help you start to become clear about your job and career goals.

25. Top performers spend more time with business journals related to their industry and less time mingling on social media sites. That way they know what is happening in the world economy and will be aware of events that may affect them and the companies they work in.

26. Money makes the world go around. The most successful executives in nonfinancial industries such as operations and marketing learn how to understand their company’s financial reports.

27. They key to a successful corporate career is learning how to effectively interact with men.

28. Your performance in a meeting says a lot about your leadership style and your ability to make decisions. Prepare before the meeting, review the agenda, and be clear about the meeting’s purpose. If you are presenting information, do your research, and have plenty of final copies on hand.

29. When you give a presentation, 1- Tell them what you are going to tell them, 2-Tell them, 3-Tell them what you’ve told them.  This is an old structure, but it still effectively tells your audience that you have organized your discussion in a meaningful way.

30. Being in business today requires that we be loud and proud of the brand called ME. We must be Champions of our own Careers.