| The five natural laws pertaining to leadership are as | | | | courage. There will be times when you may have to |
| follows: | | | | adapt to new concepts especially when is benefits to |
| 1. Focus: This law relates to having a positive attitude | | | | be gained. |
| despite negative darts that are thrown at you. A | | | | The five spiritual laws pertaining leadership are as |
| leader does accept defeat "hands down". Having a | | | | follows: |
| positive focused attitude often leads to success, | | | | 1. Honesty: Avoid using misleading statements or |
| happiness and peace of mind. Distractions are the | | | | deceptive actions. A good leader has the ability to |
| enemies of focus, because when you become | | | | speak the truth despite the reaction. you may be |
| distracted for a brief moment your eyes are off the | | | | penalized for speaking the truth but let history |
| prize. | | | | chronicle your words and honest deeds. |
| 2. Persistence: Through out history we have seen | | | | 2. Humility: Be humble with your deeds and actions. |
| persistence as a law within the human experience. | | | | Don't be over-confident especially if there is some |
| Nomads refused to accept their role as merely | | | | form of doubt. be assertive but yet humble (this is a |
| hunters. They eventually became gathers and thus | | | | different quality of being over-confident). Believe in |
| civilization changed its course. The law of persistence | | | | yourself and your creative instincts will guide to the |
| is an essential tool in leadership because it affords us | | | | right path for success. |
| the opportunity to seek new horizons. | | | | 3. Lead by example: This is a very important spiritual |
| 3. Be outstanding: This is the law that may either | | | | law. When this law is applied correctly you will learn |
| make or break us. When you become outstanding, it | | | | to respect everyone and thus the cycle of life will |
| is all but natural for you to become cynical, proud, | | | | reward you accordingly. When you lead by example, |
| and over bearing. A good example is some world | | | | you will be forced to become less self-centered or |
| leaders, some film stars, sports icons and even the | | | | egocentric. Asking for advice or suggestions from |
| rich kid down the block. being outstanding as a leader | | | | others with less influence will make those around you |
| simply means that you have the ability to understand | | | | feel important and worthy. |
| your role and know how and when to apply it. | | | | 4. Be a mentor: Become a positive role model within |
| 4. Don't be a walk over: At no point should you | | | | the community. Do not take advantage of your |
| compromise your position to please everyone. | | | | position. Be a source of strength for those who are |
| Sometimes you may have to say "Yes" or "No" | | | | weak and vulnerable. Volunteer whenever possible so |
| depending on the circumstance. Leaders are | | | | that others may learn from your experience. |
| individuals who display various qualities of strength. | | | | 5. Give to the community: This law relates to charity. |
| Whenever a leader shows his or her weaknesses, it | | | | Support charity organizations that give to the needy |
| must be for individuals to learn from and not for | | | | among us. It is your strength that will cause then to |
| them to take advantage thereof. | | | | experience hope in humanity. |
| 5. Stick to your beliefs: Don't sway with every wind | | | | According the book Another Thought the value of |
| that blow. This is a very important law, because | | | | leadership can be measured according to the lives we |
| despite your stance people will respect you for your | | | | touch in a positive way. |