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## Your ability to lead others can enhance your life in many ways. 

##### Your leadership abilities don’t just benefit your employer. And even if you don’t currently hold a leadership position at work, there are many reasons to begin strengthening your leadership skills. For example . . .


#### Consider some of the leverage a skilled leader has:

**1.	Valuable to your employer.** Employees can be trained to perform most work tasks. It’s much rarer to find someone with the skills to lead a group of people. If you’re an effective leader, you can do things for your employer that others cannot do. And that could lead to both a promotion and increased compensation.

**2.	Attractive to other employers.** Demonstrate that you have leadership skills, and other companies will take notice. Ensure that your resume lists your leadership accomplishments. Employers are always looking for talent with proven leadership skills.

**3.	Positive effect on your personal life.** Leaders often have different lives outside of work than non-leaders. As a leader, you know how to influence others. People are more likely to treat you with respect and value your perspective.

**4.	Enhance your confidence.** When you’re successful at leading others, you develop social confidence. A higher level of confidence can benefit you in every facet of life. This confidence is helpful when dealing with friends, family, and strangers. 


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**Great leaders are always in short supply, and therefore, are always in demand.** 

Developing your leadership skills can be a very effective way to: 
* Improve your employment prospects, 
* Grow your income, enhance your confidence and 
* Make a significant, meaningful difference in your community and the world. 

In other words, the leverage and advantages of having leadership skills can enhance your entire life.


> “A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” -Arnold H. Glasow


**Resources**
[A Great Leader Part 1: Introduction](https://ctptalk.com/@serving/a-great-leader-part-1-introduction)
[A Great Leader Part 2: Born or Made?](https://ctptalk.com/@serving/a-great-leader-part-2-born-or-made)

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