Life is what we create. Live so that there are answers you will want to hear. Live with purpose. Purposes are everywhere around us. Live so that when there are regrets, it is because your adventure here on earth is ending, and not because you left things undone, unsaid, or unaccomplished. The best leaders address the connection between people, strategy, and results in an organization by communicating the meaning of the company's work so that people understand the value of their work and how important their job performance is to the company's success. When leaders clearly communicate a shared vision to all members of an organization, they elevate the human spirit. People want to make a difference and know that their time here on earth has a purpose. Leadership isn't just about your values, it's also about the values of the people in your organization. Clarifying your own values and understanding those of others is key to aligning values that can be shared. Shared values are the fundamental elements that allow people to build authentic and productive working relationships. A good leader takes the time to get to know his teammates on a personal level. A great leader learns each person's values, how they build trust, and what motivates this person to achieve excellence. They share the team's values, their own values, and align the team to work together toward a shared goal or goals. To accomplish this task, the manager of each department asks their employees to complete a questionnaire that includes topics such as where you grew up, favorite food, hobbies, describe a favorite childhood friend, and your favorite vacation destination. The next set of questions will be… in the middle of the paper… it will be tested and it will do it on its own, it will do something good, it will do something good and it will change the way things are” (Kouzes & Posner, 2012 , p. 120). Rebel against ignorance Rebel against lack of enthusiasm for learning Rebel against the attitude that there is nothing wrong with the way things are now Leaders are positive about the future and truly believe that every employee it can and will make a difference to overall business success. Conclusion Much of the difficulty we face comes from the fear of seeing yourself as you are and seeing others as they are. We have the ability to look ahead and think. We have the ability to find the answers to our existence and the hope of tomorrow rests on your ability to rebel with cause. Works Cited Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (2012). The challenge of leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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