The major attrributes of Leadership (#2 of 11):
2. Self-control. People who cannot control themselves can never control others. Self-control sets a mighty exampler for one’s followers, which the more intelligent will emulate.  (from: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill)

Success in becomming a Prince (or Princess) demands that the circumstances of your day, you week or your life never result in bullying, coersion or angry explosions. Be persuasive by virtue of the merits and rightness of your possition. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Shelby Yastrow, the former chief in-house legal council for McDonalds Corporation. His advice: When in doubt, always do what is right. Not what is legal, but what is right, even if it hurts. Doing so will cultivate admiration, respect and support in your followers.

The major attributes of Leadership (#1 of 11):
1. Unwavering courage based upon knowledge of self and of one’s occupation. No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent follower will be dominated by such a leader for very long.
(from: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill)

Success in becomming a “Prince” means and requires inspiring the confidence of others to help and support your own goals. Inspiring belief in you by others will enhance your chance for success exponentially … therefore, becomming a Prince also means becoming a leader.

More to come from Napoleon Hill and how it translates to your personal success in future posts …

We will begin our examination of this classic work by Napoleon Hill, almost 100 years old, to draw therefrom the timeless information that has served and guided would-be Princes throughout time.  Many principles of success are, indeed, timeless and have not changed over the centuries despite advancing technology and politics.

We will start by examining what Napoleon Hill has described as the “Major attributes of Leadership” … essential for any Prince or Princes to master.

 

The major attributes of Leadership (#1 of 11):
1. Unwavering courage based upon knowledge of self and of one’s occupation. No follower wishes to be dominated by a leader who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent follower will be dominated by such a leader for very long.
(from: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill)

Success in becoming a “Prince” means and requires inspiring the confidence of others to help and support your own goals. Inspiring belief in others will enhance your chance for success exponentially … therefore, becoming a Prince also means becoming a leader.

More to come from Napoleon Hill and how it translates to your personal success in future Blogs …

Thomas Edison said: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

I love that quote because Robert Herjavec of “Shark Tank” fame also recently said: “People do not realize is that it takes 15-years to become an overnight success.”

Often the key to becoming a “Prince” instead of a “Pauper” is the willingness to accept that there is no such thing as “get rich quick”. Willingness to work for your dreams make achieving them ever so sweeter.