Young LeadersWe were young once. As aspiring leaders, we undertook many projects in our youth. Time passed, as we gained education and our first “real” job. We became contributors to a larger organization. One day, we became managers of a team for the first time. We were leaders again.

As years advance, we look back to those early days and may wonder how we made it all work. We wish we knew then what we know now.

Here is the key question: What advice would you give a young leader?

As important, as a young leader, how will you lead? What principles will you lead by? What key practices will you put in place to advance your leadership skills and character?

Thinking through your leadership practices is essential. Read more.

 

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About Jon Mertz

Jon is a vice president of marketing in the healthcare software industry. His background consists of an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and working for companies like Deloitte, IBM, and BMC Software. Outside of his professional life, Jon explores how life choices really define who we are. Our choices define us more than words spoken or written. After all, choices lead to actions. Connect with Jon on Twitter @ThinDifference or on Facebook.