Leadership Law of Influence
The true measure of leadership is influence-nothing more, nirhing less.

True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.
Five myths about leadership
1. The management myth - that leading and managing are the same. Leadership is about influencing people to follow, while management focuses on maintaining systems and processes. Managers can maintain direction to move people you need to influence.
2. The entrepreneur myth- entrepreneurs are skilled at seeing opportunities and going after them. But not all of them are good with leading people in their vision.
3. The knowledge myth - neither IQ nor education necessarily equates to leadership.
4. The pioneer myth- being a trendsetter is not the same as being a leader. To be a leader, a person has to not only be out in front but also has to have people following his lead.
5. The position myth - leadership is not based on rank or title. It's not the position that makes tje leader, its the leader that makes the poaition.