What is a Leader

Why is it so easy to explain what a leader is and what a leader does, but when it comes down to thinking about what you can do to stand out is it so difficult? Are leaders born or are they made? This is a very difficult question and everybody has their own thoughts and opinions. Some of the characteristics that I believe every leader must have to become successful are; integrity, creativity, vision, judgement, communication, knowledge, honesty, and passion. I feel that without every one of these characteristic a leader will not be successful. There is a difference between a leader and a great leader. Leadership is brought about through your experiences in life. Everyone deals with certain experiences differently, that is why everybody has their own unique type of leadership within. Leadership starts from within and is all about learning and changing the life of others, hopefully for the best. What everybody wants out of a leader will vary directly, so all that you can do is go with your heart and stick with the choices you make and be confident with the decision that you make.