In addition to giving hundreds of keynote speeches on the subject of leadership over the past 15 years, I have coached many people to become effective leaders. And in my experience, I have heard numerous justifications from various individuals for why they are unable to succeed in leadership positions. They believe they are academically and …

In my opinion, leaders are made, not born. Leaders are developed not born. Anyone can become a leader, though obviously some people are born with particular advantages that make it easier for them to take on leadership positions. Consider it to be an unfair advantage. However, if we truly practise self-discovery and put in real …