Most people I know in business begin by capitalizing on technical strength or passion for change, such as engineering, or focus on saving the environment. They don't realize that it takes more to succeed in business or a career - it takes leadership skills to get people to follow you, including peers, a team, business partners, and customers. Luckily, you can learn needed leadership skills.

Of course, you can always ride on someone's coattail, and let them do the leadership, while you do the hard work in the shadows. But I suspect you won't find that very satisfying in the long-term, and you may never reach your ultimate goals.

I recommend a proactive approach to get you thinking and acting like a leader today, starting with a focus on these key strategies.

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