Strong leadership is not exclusively for the workplace. It can be used to convince friends to do things you want as well. Strong leadership skills are valuable in everyday life, from the office to the home. If you do not already have any of the necessary characteristics, they can be picked up with some focus.

Organisations pride themselves on their mission and values. They are proudly displayed on corporate literature, accessed on their websites and sometimes even trumpeted by their leaders.

This article is actually a speech that was given by Mark Ernsberger who is also President and CEO of Farr Associates. This organization is a “leadership and organizational consulting firm." His speech was articulate, easy to follow, and well organized.

Wouldn't you feel more comfortable at work if you had an employer that “spoke your language?" In other words, wouldn't it be easier for an employee and an employer to communicate effectively if they were aware of each other's cultures, beliefs and morals? Some may argue that leadership skills are universal regardless of what country the leader is in. On the other side of the debate are those that say that a leader must adapt their leadership style to different national cultures.

An effective leader establishes order and structure in the small business. The leader in a small business will most likely be a founder of the firm. As the firm grows, structure becomes a more necessary component. To establish order, leadership and ownership in those who are not the owner/founder of the small business, a decision-making structure places accountability on the founder.