The right leadership can inspire a team and an organization to greatness.
If leadership could be summed up in one simple thought, it would be setting an example for others to follow. It's an important concept, especially in tough economic times, when companies are struggling and employees are worried about their careers and their next paycheck. When uncertainty is pervasive and the future lacks predictability, employees need reassurance that their interests, as well as those of upper management, are valued and being protected.
"The only safe ship in a storm is leadership," says Faye Wattleton, president of the Center for the Advancement of Women.
Original Article: It Takes Leadership - Leadership - Entrepreneur.com
