for now: a good leader (and a good writer) knows when to shut up. How to be a leader: Action Now The point at which to shut up, though, is not before I've given you something to do. Bear in mind that leadership isn't simply about having a position with a title. You can be a leader by showing leadership qualities, no matter what your job title is. My wife, for example, is emerging as a leader in her team at work -- not because she has a title of "team leader" (she doesn't), but because she's setting an example, encouraging her workmates and working towards a vision of improvement in their work. So, how can you develop the qualities of a good leader? Here are some suggestions. Do you want to be amazing? Become an Amazing Member and get immediate access to member-only resources like the How to be Happy ebook. I'll need your email so I can notify you of new free resources , regular articles on how to be amazing, and deals and discounts on online courses and a forthcoming book. (I naturally won't pass your email address on to anyone else.)