For years I have heard people say – “If People Follow You – Then You are a Leader”. And while I don’t disagree with that statement – I will say that I’ve seen an awful lot of people follow the wrong folks for all the wrong reasons. Of course – this has more to do with the distinction of being a Toxic Leader vs. being a Remarkable Leader. So let’s break this down:

Toxic Leaders:

• May Be Visionary or Charismatic
• Often Push Their Own Agendas – and are Motivated by their Own Self-Interests
• Understand How to Play Office Politics – and Win
• Are Often Unethical or Amoral
• Can be extremely persuasive

Remarkable Leaders:

• Have the Ability to Hold Crucial Conversations without wounding Egos
• Have the power of Influence – but balance it with the power of Vision
• Are Candid, Authentic, Open, & Transparent
• Understand the Big Picture – and can put their cause before themselves
• Live in Integrity – choosing to do what is RIGHT over what is EASY
• Understand the incredible power of Transformation as it applies to their followers