Robert T. Kiyosaki - 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs

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Quite possibly, the truest test for determining how well leaders have prepared those under their charge to perform would be for the leader to suddenly disappear and then evaluate how well those remaining continued to perform.

I am guessing that most leaders would prefer not to have such a radical situation occur. Well, in real life, stuff happens. As was stated in the 2012 movie Redtails: Experience is a cruel teacher; gives the exam first, then the lesson.

Relevant leaders put themselves last and everyone else first. Proactive leaders prepare individually and collectively to attain the best possible results under the worst possible conditions. Education and training followed by evaluation and more training culminating in execution is a never-ending cycle required for success.

As a 14-year-old Boy Scout, I was given the best leadership guidance EVER by another Scout who was immediately senior to me. In assigning my objectives for a two-week camp, he matter-of-factly stated, Life is not a popularity contest. Go out there and get the job done.

In real life, simply getting the job done does not qualify an individual as a leader. Todays and, more importantly, tomorrows leaders must have vision, adaptability, and grit in order to succeed in a digital world filled with analog humans. However, one essential element never changes. Lead by example!