20 Simple But Powerful Rules Of Leadership For New Managers

Applying just a few of these rules will set you apart from 99% of leaders.

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“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult.” — Warren Bennis

We’re exposed to leadership today more than we care to admit. With the ability to create an online business at will, internet entrepreneurs need people to help them manage their ventures. For instance, there’s an 800% increase in teenagers starting businesses since 2009. We’re forced to become leaders. The success and failure of our companies often come down to this one trait.

We may also need to take leadership roles at our jobs. Roles may be thrust upon us, we may be aiming for them, or we become informal leaders. Whatever the reason, the right leadership could be transformative for our life and the lives of others.

So what do we do? Where do we start?

Here are some rules you should remember to make it as smooth as possible:

1. Empathy is a superpower.

The best thing a leader can do is put themselves in the shoes of the people they serve. That helps them provide the support and tools the group will need to thrive. Keep…