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3 Things You Can Do to Start Your Journey to Becoming a Leader
Good leaders come about with experience. It takes a long time to build both the confidence and expertise that leadership require. Many of us may not be in the position yet to take a leadership position. However, that does not need to stop us from starting our journey now.
Here are three things you can start doing to become the leader you want to be in the future.
1. Lead Yourself
All good leadership starts with the ability to lead oneself. Learning how to self-reflect and re-evaluate your decisions is vital for good leadership. Therefore, you can begin practising doing these things every day before you are ready for that leadership role.
Leading yourself is one of the most challenging tasks you can do in this life. So, start early.
2. Be a Proactive Team Player
It is easy to remain comfortable and go along at the team’s pace. However, if you seek to lead, you must begin bringing a different energy to your work and team. Having a proactive spirit will get your opinions out there and allow you to be heard.
