The basic responsibilities, duties, assets and attitude required, and the importance of true professionally designed leadership training, exist and are similar regardless of the type of organization, etc., being represented. Whether it is a small group, local, national or international, or a civic, social, professional or leadership position, related to public service (a public official), the idea of ​​leading, and the needs, remain, quite similar ! Every quality / significant leader must be ready, willing, capable and qualified / trained to use specific steps, in order to do those things, necessary and necessary! With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss the 5 steps that real and true leaders must use to get things done or accomplished.

1. Observed; evaluate; to find out; avoid prejudging: A true leader must proceed, with an open mind, to avoid, prejudge, and limit his possibilities. Life evolves and, therefore, if groups do not, it no longer responds to true needs and priorities. We are currently witnessing this, in many areas, and one, which is, particularly, apparent and therefore disturbing / disturbing, is President Trump, the apparent desire, to just consider, the same – old, same – old. , demonstrated by their campaign slogan, Make America Great Again! After more than four decades of personal involvement, in almost every aspect of leadership and leadership planning, including training thousands, etc., I often witness this, in those who are considering a leadership position, in a wide variety of organizations. The best leaders initially take the time and make a concerted effort to observe, evaluate and discover the heritage, needs and priorities of the group and consider all viable options and alternatives!

two. True strategic planning: Too often, a group’s strategic planning process deteriorates and comes down to blame, complain / complain. Factors to consider include: relevance of the organization’s existing mission statement (and, if needed, adjust, etc.), legacy, vision, priorities, perceptions, and present and future challenges and needs. and priorities!

3. Conceive, create, implement a viable action plan: Strategic plans only become meaningful / relevant if they lead to conceiving, creating and implementing the best possible, feasible and well considered action plan, including a comprehensive contingency assessment, etc.

Four. Review progress: Once the action plan is carried out, a real leader is responsible, on an ongoing basis, for reviewing progress, as well as areas of strength and weakness, and for proceeding smoothly to adapt the approach, in a well-considered and timely manner. !

5. To motivate; inspired; to coordinate: Leading requires constituents in a proactive, motivating and inspiring way to get involved and care more, focused on the greater / greater good! The leader must be ready, prepared and willing to constantly coordinate actions towards the best way forward!

Groups, organizations, constituents, voters, and those who serve and vote for public officials must do all they can to ensure that future leaders are better prepared, ready to serve, and represented. We cannot continue to accept this apparent shortage of genuine leadership!