Great Leaders – Born or created
We've debated for years the age old chestnut, whether leaders are born or if they can be created. There's no doubt that many of the skills and competencies of leadership can be learned but I'm equally sure that great leaders are born with certain attributes that give them that potential. So what makes the difference? There are different styles of leadership and none are exclusively successful. I've been thinking recently about some great leaders that I've known over the years and what it was that made them special. Here's a few...