Norma Thomas

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Hello Susan, I agree with the tutorial that Leadership is directing others to act for their own good when they hesitate due to fear or lack of self-confidence. It is about the Leader having the experience, trustworthiness, and confidence to evoke the trust of others to follow his/her direction. Norma Thomas Instructor - Anthem College Online

Norma Thomas

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Leadership

Leadership involves getting others to follow and endorse your vision of change for the good.

Norma Thomas

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Taking Responsibility

I find that effective communication is difficult to discuss with other people. Most people have difficulty looking at the real truth. We all find it hard to see ourselves in truth. This means facing up to our mistakes. I can give an example. I made a big mistake and did not follow up on a gift of 2000 shares of stock in a company traded on the Nasdaq. To make it understandable I needed to register them. I put this off and then got a letter from the State Department of Lost Property. The company whose stock had been given… >>>

Norma Thomas

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Don't "Gunnysack"

Keep the feedback relevant to the current issue. Do not bring up past issues.

Norma Thomas

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Taking Responsibility

Effective communication implies taking responsibility to perform as agreed and not making other excuses for "things that happen." It is important to stick to the topic.