My definition of leadership is “Having to ability to have individuals willingly follow you – not because of the position that you hold – but because of the person that you are.”

In saying this I certainly concur that to encapsulate leadership it comes down to one thing: your ability to influence others. The question is, how do you gain that influence?

I believe that there are certain innate and learned abilities combined with a set of values that enable us to lead. These traits are what separate good leaders from great ones. I believe that these innate abilities are the true difference makers. Your intuition and ability to connect are absolutely pertinent and invaluable if you are to be a great leader. Intuition is so important because it cannot be taught. Who you are will always dictate what you can see.