Character and skill are essential for remarkable success, but not enough. Successful leaders develop others.

But who?

The top 5 things to look for in potential leaders:

#1. Stubbornness. Headstrong people may be hard to convince, but once you convince them, they’re stubborn in a good way.

• Convince headstrong people that you’re helping them get where they want to go.
• Gain the respect of stubborn people by standing up to them. Be respectful, but not a pushover.

#2. Ego. The desire for greatness is healthy when focused on service. The more you serve, the more you enhance your worth. Healthy ego wants to make a difference. Look for people who want to matter.

Aspiration is a comfortable word for ego.

How would they make the world better if given the opportunity?

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