This document discusses myths and principles of leadership. It begins by debunking myths that leaders are born with rare skills or must be charismatic. Instead, it outlines that true leaders bring people together, share their vision, and serve others. The document concludes by encouraging future leaders to study exemplary leaders, seek leadership roles, and reflect on what it means to lead.

1. Leadership
An Introduction

2. MYTHS
What Leaders Are Not

3. “Leadership is a rare skill”

4. “Leaders are born”

5. “Leaders must
be charismatic”

6. “Leaders exist
only at the top of
an organisation”

7. “Leadership is about authority
and control.”

8. PRINCIPLES
What Leaders Do

9. Leaders are bold

10. Leaders create synergy

11. Leaders look for ways to make
a team perform in-sync

12. Leaders have close inner circles

13. Leaders always share
their story and vision

14. Leaders serve and
provide for others

15. Leaders are
sensitive to
change

16. ACTION
What Future Leaders Do!

17. Model / Study
great leaders

18. Accept leadership positions
(or volunteer for them!)

19. Reflect on what it
means to be a leader

20. Photo Credits
http://www.flickr.com
http://alwynlau.blogspot.com