The following seven traits of outstanding leaders will empower you in all your business dealings. Know what you want and go for it. Create your own definition of success, so you'll know when you arrive. Ask yourself where you want to be in one year. Include small steps you can take now to use your leadership skills and feel successful.
Successful leaders are willing to take risks and make mistakes.
Be your own best publicist. But it didn't take long for Jean to realize how wrong she was. Jean received an award for her contributions to a non-profit newsletter, for example, but although she'd written several outstanding articles, no one in her company ever saw them. Jean could distribute copies of the newsletter articles to her boss and perhaps write an article about her award for the company newsletter. Actions like these will bring the recognition she deserves.