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Leadership – Lead from the Front!

4/2/2021

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Leadership – Lead from the Front!
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Have you wondered why some people seem better at leading than others?
For example, when you are doing your group projects, there is always one person who naturally takes charge and becomes the leader.
Who are Those People?
Sure, I know they are leaders.
But what I am asking is, have you ever thought about what makes them stand out from the rest?
Do You know what I am tired of hearing?
"A leader is always born."
True, some people are born leaders, but it is not impossible to take on their traits. 
In a nutshell, leadership is something that can be learned. And I am here to help you do just that!
Before we dig deeper into how to be a leader, we need to know what attributes leaders have.
What Is a Leader?​
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Apart from these four qualities, there are so many more which make a leader.
I know, I know, your question is still unanswered!
How Can I Be a Leader?
The following are some things to work on to become a leader.
  • Be authoritative: Sure, you need to be empathetic towards your team, but you also need to be authoritative. They feel confident in your leadership.
  • Communicate: Be someone who can easily be approached. Apart from that, communicate. Don't only rely on your actions. Talk and translate everything into words.
  • Confidence: You need to develop a confident personality. Who would want to follow a person who seems insecure and uncertain all the time?
  • Decision-making ability: Making the right decision at the right time is a key attribute of a leader. It would be best if you were quick and firm with your decisions.
  • Accountable: Learn to take responsibility for your team. A good leader always takes more than their part of the blame.
  • Creativity: Creativity requires imagination and openness to new ideas and new ways of getting things done.
  • Transparency: Be transparent in your actions. Even if there is a problem, share all the information that is relevant to your decision-making.
  • Build negotiation skills: problem-solving often requires some negotiation. You can't make everyone happy all of the time, but if each side goes away feeling heard and getting some relief, then it's a win.
  • Set an example: The old saying that "actions speak louder than words" holds true. As much as your team listens to what you say, they watch what you do very closely. So if there are skills or attributes you want to promote or develop on your team, you must model those behaviors first.
All in all, these are some qualities you need to work on consistently. Of course, being a leader is not easy, but you can learn to do and get really good at, with practice.

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3 Simple Tips to Study Effectively

3/19/2021

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3 Simple Tips to Study Effectively

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Are you amongst those spending sleepless nights covering the course? Ended up acing that exam, did you?
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
Well, I have a proposition to make.
I have 3 tips that will not only make you ace the exam (yes, yes, I know you have already done that, read on), but you will not need to spend hours and hours cramming it all up.
True!
I swear I am not pulling your leg.
Let’s not beat around the bush and get this show on the road!

How should I study?  
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Yup, you read right. 
“How” is a very important question to answer.
Why?
Well, there are some people who don’t really need to study.
I know so many people who don’t. They are quick learners and understanding and retaining information comes to them naturally.
But for me, I always needed to write things down to memorize them.
So, the first thing to do is realize what type of learner you are to know how you will be studying. 
Once that’s done, you are good to go.

1.  Be Organized.
I cannot stress on how important this is. Look below to find out what I mean by being organized.
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Being organized comprises of all these things. So, even if you have a pop-up quiz the next day, you won’t have to spend half the day looking for notes.
2.   Study Smarter, Not Harder.
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Ever heard your professors say:
“Study hard and you will do well?”
That is one piece of advice that you may be  tired of hearing.
What I will advise you is to study smart not hard.
What does studying smart mean? It sounds the same as studying hard, right?
UMMMMM! Wrong!
Studying smart encompasses the following things:
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Makes sense?
  • All you need to do is come home and revise the concepts EVERYDAY. Trust me it will hardly take you half an hour (better than staying up for nights before the exams).
  • Clear your concepts. NEVER focus on learning alone. You can memorize a thing and remember it for the time being but forget it after a while. But, if your concept is crystal clear, you will not even need to revise it before the exam.
  • Studying in a group does so much to learning that I would require a separate article to jot it all down. For now, remember studying in groups widens your concepts and makes things easier.
  • Lastly, know what to revise. Of course, you need to filter what is important and what is not.
3.   Take It a Step Further:
Now the last tip is very unique.
Take a pre-test.
I know, I know, don’t like what you are hearing?
Well, taking a pre-test will not only let you know what type of question can come in the paper, but it will also tell you what is important, where do you stand in terms of the exam, how to tackle different questions and so much more.
Better yet, go through the previous question papers and see what has been asked before.
So, what are you waiting for?
Happy studying! 



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    Joseline J. Hardrick is the Founder and President of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc. She is also an author, professor, and lawyer and resides in Tampa Bay, Florida. Guest bloggers are students in the Journey to Esquire® Scholarship & Leadership  Program.

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