2009-03-24 23:00:27蒼子
Leader
Leader
Nowadays, it seems like everybody wants to be a leader. Countless books about how to manage a company or influence others fill bookstores. But one needn’t be a CEO or politician to be a leader. Former U.S. President John Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” The key to becoming such a leader lies in character. Below are some of the most important character traits.
Courage: The New York firefighters who ran into the burning World Trade Towers to rescue others are modern-day models of courage. But even more than physical courage, the everyday demands of modern life require moral courage-insisting on doing the right thing despite pressure to act otherwise. Being humble: Everybody has limitations. Humble leaders have an accurate view of their own limitations. They are never too proud to seek help or learn from others－even those under them. Willingness to serve others: Leaders serve others by making the good of everyone on the team a personal priority. As everybody has the resources needed, the whole team accomplishes more. When leaders serve, followers are encouraged to serve each other. Passion: Outstanding leaders inspire others because they put their heart into everything they do. They motivate people to show significance of routine work. Integrity: One’s integrity can be measured by what one does when nobody is looking. Leaders practice what they preach with or without the presence of others. They set the example of integrity. By following these principles, one can become a true leader.
現在，看來似乎每個人都想成為領導者。難以估算有關於如何經營公司或是影響他人的書籍充斥在書局裡。但身為領導著不一定是執行長或是政治家。前美國總統約翰亞當斯曾如此說過：「假如你的行為鼓勵他人擁抱更多的夢想，去學習更多，行動更積極，甚至變的更活躍，那你就是一位領導著了。」要成為這樣的一位領導者的關鍵在於人格特質。以下是幾項重要的人格特質。
勇氣：美國消防隊員進入世貿中心火場拯救他人，是現今的勇氣模範典型。但是比起身體行為的勇氣，現代的生活更重要的是每日需求是道德勇氣－即使在各種不同的壓力下，堅持對的行為。謙虛：每一個人都有極限。謙虛的領導者可以用更精確的觀點，看到自己的極限在哪裡。他們不會因為自己的自大而不尋求幫助或向別人學習－縱使這些人不如他。樂於助人：領導者服務他人，是以團隊的每個人為優先重點。當每個人需要資源，則是用團體的力量協助完成。當領導者服務他人時，他的部下會更願意相互服務。熱情：傑出的領導者會激勵他人，因為他們用心在每一件事上。他們鼓勵他人表現出個人的重要性。誠實：一個人的誠實是指沒人注意時也一樣。領導者即使在無人注意下依舊實踐它們鼓吹的行為。他們是誠信的最佳典範。只要遵循這些準則，任何人都可以成為一個真正的領導人物。
Nowadays, it seems like everybody wants to be a leader. Countless books about how to manage a company or influence others fill bookstores. But one needn’t be a CEO or politician to be a leader. Former U.S. President John Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” The key to becoming such a leader lies in character. Below are some of the most important character traits.
Courage: The New York firefighters who ran into the burning World Trade Towers to rescue others are modern-day models of courage. But even more than physical courage, the everyday demands of modern life require moral courage-insisting on doing the right thing despite pressure to act otherwise. Being humble: Everybody has limitations. Humble leaders have an accurate view of their own limitations. They are never too proud to seek help or learn from others－even those under them. Willingness to serve others: Leaders serve others by making the good of everyone on the team a personal priority. As everybody has the resources needed, the whole team accomplishes more. When leaders serve, followers are encouraged to serve each other. Passion: Outstanding leaders inspire others because they put their heart into everything they do. They motivate people to show significance of routine work. Integrity: One’s integrity can be measured by what one does when nobody is looking. Leaders practice what they preach with or without the presence of others. They set the example of integrity. By following these principles, one can become a true leader.
現在，看來似乎每個人都想成為領導者。難以估算有關於如何經營公司或是影響他人的書籍充斥在書局裡。但身為領導著不一定是執行長或是政治家。前美國總統約翰亞當斯曾如此說過：「假如你的行為鼓勵他人擁抱更多的夢想，去學習更多，行動更積極，甚至變的更活躍，那你就是一位領導著了。」要成為這樣的一位領導者的關鍵在於人格特質。以下是幾項重要的人格特質。
勇氣：美國消防隊員進入世貿中心火場拯救他人，是現今的勇氣模範典型。但是比起身體行為的勇氣，現代的生活更重要的是每日需求是道德勇氣－即使在各種不同的壓力下，堅持對的行為。謙虛：每一個人都有極限。謙虛的領導者可以用更精確的觀點，看到自己的極限在哪裡。他們不會因為自己的自大而不尋求幫助或向別人學習－縱使這些人不如他。樂於助人：領導者服務他人，是以團隊的每個人為優先重點。當每個人需要資源，則是用團體的力量協助完成。當領導者服務他人時，他的部下會更願意相互服務。熱情：傑出的領導者會激勵他人，因為他們用心在每一件事上。他們鼓勵他人表現出個人的重要性。誠實：一個人的誠實是指沒人注意時也一樣。領導者即使在無人注意下依舊實踐它們鼓吹的行為。他們是誠信的最佳典範。只要遵循這些準則，任何人都可以成為一個真正的領導人物。
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