Leadership is something we can all practice every day. We can lead ourselves from within, embracing vulnerability with ourselves and others, being truthful in our interactions or taking accountability for our actions.
When we demonstrate leadership practices consistently, maybe we're given the privilege of leading others. Formally or informally. Once we move to formal leadership, suddenly our behaviors and practices become part of our job with (hopefully) clear expectations.
There are so many books and frameworks out there about leadership. What it is and what it isn't. Yet there's no one definitive guide. Companies have job descriptions and role expectations they publish, but leadership is rarely found in a list of discrete actions.
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