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4 Myths About Leadership
Position Myth
"I can’t lead if I am not at the top.”
“When I get to the top, then I’ll learn how to lead”.
Destination Myth
"If I were at the top, then people would follow me.”
Influence Myth
“When I get to the top, I’ll be in control.”
Inexperience Myth
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Myth # 1: Position
“I can’t lead if I’m not at the top.”
• Respect - people will follow because of who you are . • Reproduction - people follow because of what you have done for them . • Results - people follow because of what you have done for the organization. • Relationships - people will follow because the y want to .
Rights: people will follow you because they HAVE to. Your ability to influence will be marginalized. Leadership comes from a position or title
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