Yesterday, I attended a parent teacher conference at the school of my thirteen year old son. Since we are new to the area and my son is fairly new to the school, his teachers wanted to touch base and discuss how he’s adjusting to his new surroundings.After our 45 minute discussion, his guidance counselor made a rather peculiar statement with regards to her observation of my son. She stated to us that she was a bit concerned because my son wasn’t “falling into peer pressure and getting into trouble like most kids his age”.At first I was somewhat confused. Was this woman telling us that something was wrong with our son sociably because he was not participating in the misbehaviors of his peers?As I took a moment to process her statement, I began to feel proud. You see, what his guidance counselor has failed to realize is that MY son doesn’t partake in the negative ways of his classmates simply because he chooses to display the leadership qualities I have worked hard to instill in him.She was confused by my son’s overall demeanor because she could not understand, that at his age, he is determined to be a Leader instead of a follower.Do your peers, colleagues and clients recognize you as a Leader in your industry?Here are a few traits you can learn from my son to be a Leader to your Team.>> Dare to be different. Don’t settle for mediocrity. If you want to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, you have to expect greatness and be willing to work to achieve it.>> Operate with Integrity. This matters not only in your personal life but in your business practice as well. If you can’t be real with yourself in every aspect, how will anyone else value you or trust what you represent?>> Possess passion. Are you passionate about your company mission, business opportunity and the services you provide? Be true to what you believe in and what you stand for. If you do, your sincerity will show and attract the right people and opportunities into your life.>> Be willing to fight. You have to have the strength and drive to keep going even when those around you are ready to quit. Be motivated to make it happen even if no one will stand beside you. Choose to never give up!
“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.” – Malcom X
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tamyka Washington is a Direct Sales business owner and has been marketing online for over 13 years. For more business building tips visit her blog: www.theceomamma.com/blog
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