b"Chapter 11 True leaders treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and dignity. They don't bore you with disparaging comments or intentionally try to put you in an embarrassing or demeaning position in front of others, whether co-workers or clients.They show genuine interest for others. They ask you,How are you? orHow is your family? And then they listen and express real concern.Exceptional leaders always find time to express their appreciation for the work of their team and have this unique ability to inspire and motivate people to believe in something beyond their own limiting thinking.12.Have courage: courage does not mean that you are not afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you. Never let fear stop you from achieving your dreams. Simple, be brave!13.Surroundyourself:surroundyourselfwithagreatteamandbuildthat team slowly. Your team is one of your most important investments and if you are careful to hire only the best people, it will pay dividends.What makes you effective as a leader is not the title you hold. Instead, it demonstratesarelentlessfocusonhelpingotherssucceedintheir collective endeavors.Great leaders know that the soul of their company is their team, and they need to allow and trust their team to produce their best work, because that's why you recruited them in the first place.Trueleadershipisaboutpeople,inspiringpeopletobelievethatthe impossibleispossibleandinspiringpeopletogobeyondtheirnormal limits. It's the essence of leadership to help your people reach their full potential, help your team maximize their talents, and help people become the best version of themselves.Leadershipisahugeresponsibilityandprivilegebecauseyoucan influencethetrajectoryofsomeone'spersonalandprofessionallifein positive or negative ways.If you want to be a leader, give your team the space to work, create an environmentfreefromthebarriersoftoxicity,andwitnesssignificant growth for your business, but more so, your team.350Germain Decelles"