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Chapter One HOW TO BUILD CHARACTER & LEADERSHIPS SKILLS WITH SELF-DISCIPLINE & RESPONSIBILITY

A nyone can be a leader. A leader can be a teacher, a principal, a boss, a parent, a captain of a sports team, or even a friend who stands up to bullies or does something else courageously. A leader can be loud or quiet, outgoing or introverted, up front and center or working quietly from the shadows. Leaders can be found in just about any area of life, which brings up the following question: What do good leaders have in common? Of all the important things he or she does, a good leader inspires . By setting a positive example, a leader encourages others to take action, work together toward a common goal, and challenge themselves to learn and grow. But this same ability to inspire others is exactly what helps a good leader inspire himself or herself as well.

In other words: Good leaders don’t just make their team better: they make themselves better, too.

Self-Discipline & Responsibility: Two Key Traits of the Effective Leader

When it comes to leadership, it doesn’t matter if a person is leading a family, a sports team, a business, a community, a movement, a nation, or even the entire world—anyone hoping to make an impact needs two essential traits: self-discipline and responsibility . These

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