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By Tara Lee Hoover of Peak Potential<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Many of us are called to leadership. We have the personality traits, the qualities, everything\u2026.except the title. \u00a0For a leader, this can be a very trying position to be in. \u00a0Naturally we want to be the ones calling the shots, leading the team, and setting goals, but..it\u2019s not your job. In this case scenario, what is a leader to do? I have a few encouraging tips to share with you on how you can be a leader in whatever position you hold. You don\u2019t need a title, all you need is to be teachable, to have a passion for leadership and to realize your influence.<\/p>\n

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Influential Leadership<\/h2>\n

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1. It\u2019s a choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You may be a natural born leader, but people will not see you as such unless you decide to be a positive influence. You may find it to be easier to keep to yourself, bang out projects on your own, and get things done, but this is not leadership. You have to be willing to be part of a team, encourage others, and build relationships. If you want to be a leader where you are, try to be a good influence and build relationships every day.<\/p>\n

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2. Realize the reach of your leadership<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Someone who you\u2019ve built a relationship with, and who you have been leading and helping on a regular basis may see you as a leader. Someone who you just met will not. You must develop relationships with people around you before you can be a leader. Get to know people, help them, invest time in them, be intentional about the positive influence you have on them.<\/p>\n

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3. It\u2019s a responsibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes leadership positions are pursued solely to enjoy the benefits of the title. As a true leader, you should have a constant awareness of the weight of your responsibility. Realize that the decisions you make do impact those whose well-being are within your reach of influence. You\u2019re either being a positive or a negative influence. There is no in-between.<\/p>\n

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4. Always adding, never taking away<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leadership should never be pursued for the power to put people in their places. Talking down to others, degrading others, or considering others as less than you, is not leadership. As a leader your intentions should always be to add value to the lives of those around you. Your mission is to build healthy and happy relationships, and as a result, an effective team.<\/p>\n

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\"Web-site\"Tara Lee Hoover is the owner of Peak Potential. \u00a0Her\u00a0passion for helping others and mentoring was ignited as she made her way through her own struggles.\u00a0Tara\u2019s mentorship focus, is primarily on finding your true self. \u00a0Helping others to thoroughly understand the dire importance of discovering their calling has been the \u201clight at the end of the tunnel\u201d in Tara\u2019s life. \u00a0To connect with Tara, visit her site at TaraLeeHoover.com<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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