I found this wonderful book at my Dad’s house a few years ago. It’s a real treasure. I like the title and even though it was published in 1946, it’s still relevant today. It’s called Developing Your Executive Ability by Howard Smith. It researches the development of the executive personality and where it comes from? What is it that makes some people highly successful, whilst others keep missing the mark? Is it a natural ability or is it something you can learn? These are the questions I explore in this article. According to the author, Howard Smith, an executive personality is a personality of leadership. They have influence. They get on with people. So what’s their secret to…

Aristotle called courage the first virtue because it makes all of the other virtues possible. Leadership will be weak without this virtue, and all who follow will feel a lack of strength from the top, leaving people feeling insecure and uncertain, not knowing if their leader is strong enough to carry them through the tough times. Without courage, it’s almost impossible to break through into any new territory. Empathy is also an essential virtue to possess, especially for leaders today, as it enables the leader to listen and understand the needs of others, which allows for a more positive, effective work environment. What  Is Courage? The Merriam – Webster Dictionary…

You don’t have to be a CEO of a large company or in a senior position to be the leader of your own life. We are all called to be leaders to a degree. True leaders love to see everyone become a leader, to gain confidence in their ability, to think and act for themselves. This way we won’t have people in jobs they hate, complaining and grumbling, for they will be responsible for their own actions and decisions. If you are in a job you hate, it is your responsibility to examine your situation and ask yourself, is this what I need? Am I satisfied? If you’re complaining all…