Being a leader is not about you

One month into 2016 and my weekly posts are still going. Thanks for all the comments, likes and encouragement. Here is the first post for February 2016.

5 Ways Reading Makes You A Better Leader

This is another great post by Michael Hyatt. If you are not already following his work, I suggest you sign up to his blog and listen to his weekly podcast. Here are the 5 points raised in this post:

1. Reading makes us better thinkers
2. Reading improves our people skills
3. Reading helps us master communication
4. Reading helps us relax
5. Reading keeps us young

Also listen to the Read to Lead Podcast who is a firm believer in "Leaders read and readers lead."

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Agree—This Factor Was Most Important for their Success

Answer: focus, differentiation and successful investing.

How to Be a Better Leader: Be More Humble

1. Embrace your humanity
2. Practice mindfulness
3. Say thank you

I stumbled upon a number of quotes this week that related to teamwork, so here are a few of them for you to mull over:

"Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results." 

"We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other."

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

"Being a leader is not about you. It's about the people that are on your team and how you can help them be successful."

Hope you have a awesome week.