When most of us hear the word leadership, we usually think of political officials, CEOs, military commanders, or even athletes. While it's true that you need good leadership skills to excel at these occupations, leadership is a valuable skill that everyone from any vocation or background can use it for their benefit and the benefit of others. Effective leadership doesn't come naturally for most of us. Luckily, there are several

methods that you can use to build and refine your leadership skills.

Discover the leader in you! Try these techniques to boost your leadership skills:

1. Strive for excellence. Part of being a successful leader is your ability to set the bar for others. You can be a good role model by constantly seeking ways to improve yourself and aspire to excellence. A hallmark of leadership is excellence. Work on honing your existing skills

and developing new ones.

2. Focus on your vision and set goals. Consider what you want to accomplish in different areas of your life. Set goals that will help you to achieve your dream. Set goals where you can periodically measure your performance and progress. Break up larger goals into smaller ones so that you can celebrate your successes and maintain your motivation. Learn to identify and use all of your resources in the pursuit of your goals. When making plans to reach your destination, always work with the resources you have in your current circumstances rather than developing plans

based on resources and events that you wish were real. Be willing to refine your plans and ultimate goals based on your progress as well as your dreams...