Eight Ways to Turn a Good Leader Into an Exceptional One

Natural leadership ability isn’t enough; you’ve got to do the hard work.

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By Karen Brown

Some people may have natural leadership abilities, but the hard work combined with that ability creates a true leader. Moreover, good leaders who are willing to do the work of continuous improvement can learn to become great leaders.

Here are eight skills that can get you there:

1. Practice Self-Awareness

Awareness of oneself is how an individual consciously knows and understands their character, feelings, motives, and desires. Through self-awareness, leaders can inspect and improve their behavioral patterns and, as a result, their contributions to successful outcomes. In addition, a high level of self-awareness opens the door to ongoing self-improvement.