Do you have what it takes to be a leader?


Leadership is not simple. The burden of responsibility is much more than our shoulders' capacity to carry. Though it may seem that the leaders' only task is to give orders or scold subordinates, not everyone has what it takes to be a good leader. People try their whole lives trying to figure out how to be a good leader, while most of the good ones are born with the skill. Leadership is an art that has to be very precise and requires all the attention and care. A great leader could fall into the worst leaders' category due to a single wrongly executed decision. A leader has to have a sharp brain and the ability of critical decision-making.



O’NealJohnson Jr. authored the book “Leadership Development Step byStep: What makes a successful Leader” to educate people that leadership is not just about giving orders, but it is a lot more than that. A leader has to think about the team, appreciate them when they perform good, be understanding, not be discouraging, have a proper vision, have good communication skills, have experience, be able to work in critical conditions, and be able to handle pressure; no matter how immense. This book is O’Neal’s masterpiece and is a must-read for people of the following fields: Self-development, Military, Business, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Management, Entrepreneurship, Health care, Religion, Education, Corporate, and Government.

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Who are leaders?

A leader is anyone who guides people in any way. Teachers and bosses are leaders, and it is up to them to make a person or break them. They can make a person’s future, or destroy them. A leader who is not forgiving at times can never be a successful one and all of the world’s history books are there to prove it.



Integrity matters

Integrity revolves around honesty and modesty. It is the act of showing uncompromising and strong morals virtuous standards and principles. An immodest leader can never be successful in the eyes of the people. An unjust leader is never respected by the people, and respect is one of the vital elements of leadership.



Vision matters

A leader without a vision is no leader at all. A leader has goals he wants to achieve, but a successful leader is the one who has planned out his every single move in order to achieve them. A decent leader can see the future because of his plan, as he/she has mapped out his destination in a way that nobody can stop him – he has multiple plans, but giving up is not one of them.



Teamwork matters

The team plays just as much part in success as a leader. The leader has to encourage and inspire the team members and raise their spirits if they’re not living up to the expectations. A good communication network is necessary and has to be maintained. The leader has to look out for them, and recognize and appreciate them for their struggles of hard work and progress.



About the Author:

O'Neal Johnson Jr., author of the book “Leadership Development Step by Step: What makes a successful Leader” (ISBN 1952263972), is a retired United States Marine Corps, a Sergeant Major of more than 30 years. His experience includes deployments to the Persian Gulf early 80's, South West Asia after the invasion of Iraq into Kuwait (Desert Storm/Desert Shield), Global War on Terrorism, activated after September 11, and the Afghanistan tour after the first surge (Shindand Air Base Cmd. Sgt. Major 2010-2011). He served as a Captain with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). He carried out numerous assignments at various fire stations, Station commander at fire station 15, Emergency Communication Center, Fire Explosive Investigation section, assigned as the recruiting manager for MCFRS. Currently, Mr. Johnson Jr. is retired and works in tandem with various organizations, pursuing his passion for philanthropy and driving an enhanced learning skillset. A New York native who considers 'Baltimore County' home, he graduated from Campbell University in North Carolina with an AA in general studies, moving on to Columbia Southern University in Alabama, earning a BS in OSHA Safety and minor in Fire Science.

 

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