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one, is by aiming higher. And that is bound to generate short-
falls. But persevere. In the end they may say of you that you are
a born leader!

Developing your basic confidence using the well-tested frame-
works set out in this book, enlisting the help of your organisa-
tion as a partner in your leadership development, and making
discriminating use of the feedback coming your way from all
sources – superiors, colleagues, team members, friends and
family – are but three practical ways in which you can improve
your leadership. You can doubtless think of others. It does take
time, for there is no such thing as instant leadership. Therefore
be patient with yourself. Aim to take a step forward each day.
Do something differently tomorrow as a result of reading this
book. However small a step it is, you will be on your way. Read
this book again at regular intervals: it will help you to keep
moving forward. For, as a true leader, like Wordsworth’s
‘Happy Warrior’, you should be one who

Looks forward, persevering to the last,
From well to better, daily self-surpassed.