Contents
1 Leadership can be learned, and taught, early
2 Very few decisions in life are irreversible, so make some!
3 Always look for ways to extend yourself
4 Get out of your depth — it's a great way to learn to swim
5 Don't expect leadership to be an easy ride
6 Sometimes the right thing happens for the wrong reason!
7 People notice when you try to be someone you're not
8 You know people by what they do, not what they say they do
9 First prepare yourself, then leave your comfort zone
10 Seeing what's wrong is easy — the hard part is the fix
11 Understand the game, and play your hand carefully
12 Ask ‘why?’, then keep asking why
13 Adventure is not without risk
14 Try to stay positive: even the stormiest seas eventually subside
15 A handpicked support team can be essential
16 Make the right decision the right way
17 Step up onto the balcony — but you'll need time and support
18 Ambiguity and leadership go hand in hand
19 Feeling stressed and overworked? It could be your boundaries
20 Good leaders know when to show emotion
21 Think ahead and know what you will do in an emergency
22 When you're spending all your time managing, don't forget to lead
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