True leaders don’t expect others to do anything they aren’t willing to do themselves.
Their leadership comes from their actions.
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Leaders think about good leadership qualities and how to apply them on a daily basis.
They lead by example to truly earn the trust of their followers.
This principle comes from a powerful Marine Corps tradition where leaders demonstrate through actions, not words, that they prioritize their people's needs above their own.
This principle reveals that:
Authentic leaders do not have a rigid view of themselves and their leadership. Becoming authentic is a developmental state that requires time and challenges, and enables leaders to switch roles, as they learn and grow from their experiences.
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