1. Leadership Taylor Egen and Reilly Zamber The Importance of Leadership in the Workplace By Christy Eichelberger

2. Why Be a Leader? Leadership skills can be beneficial even if you aren’t in a leadership position People are naturally drawn to leaders Develop stronger relationships with coworkers Improves the work environment

3. Leaders Have Direction Focused on their job Works proactively Seeks new ideas Provides others with direction –Example: Steve Jobs

4. Leaders Inspire and Motivate Inspire Motivates followers to perform their best Understanding of different work habits Shows appreciation for contributions of others –Example: Rudy Giuliani

5. Leaders Are Good Communicators Interacts well with others Effectively conveys messages Takes a personal interest in others –Example: Martin Luther King Jr.

6. Leaders Are Positive Stays away from negativity Looks for the best solution Sees the bigger picture Creates a welcoming environment –Example: Winston Churchill

7. Works Cited Eichelberger, Christy. “The Importance of Leadership in the Workplace.” community.gettinghired.com. Gettinghired.com, 4 Oct. 2010. Web. 3 Nov. 2010. “The Most Inspiring Thing Ever Said…” YouTube.com. YouTube, 1 June, 2007. Web. 3 Nov. 2010.