There are certain qualities of great leaders that all seem to exhibit. They certainly seem to be visionaries – seeing opportunities before others see them. They also are not afraid to act upon those opportunities – they thrive on “making things happen!”

On a more deeper level there are certain DNA qualities of great leaders. Here are seven qualities that are embodied in great leaders

SELF-STARTERS – They start early, start first, and stay fast. There is something to be said about helping others first before other people realize there is a need that needs attention. Being first to start gives you a distinct advantage over others.

WORK-HARDER – Find your passion and it is easy to work harder. Passion does not even feel like work. Realize that everything worthwhile in life is UPHILL!

STRONG-DESIRE – Great leaders want to win more than anything at times. They hate losing. Realize that everyone will lose sometime. Great leaders do make a habit of losing and they will not settle for average. Kevin Myers stated; Most of  us have uphill goals, but we have downhill habits. 

PROVE THEMSELVES – There is something to be said about the drive inside of you that desires to prove that you have the right stuff. You are not afraid of putting it on the line. TIP: Prove yourself before you attempt to prove others. Pay attention to the difference between “I think” verses “I know.”

PRESS FORWARD – There are going to be difficulties in life. You must press forward in spite of those difficulties. We all experience them. The difference is that some never get back up. If life knocks you down six times – get up seven times!

VALUE OPPORTUNITY – Attempting to stay secure allows opportunities to pass by you to someone else. I am not saying that security is not important, but I am saying that opportunities can be better than security at ages and stages in life.STAY CREATIVE – Creativity starts with good questions that probes the unconventional – which leads to seeing possibilities – which leads to creative solutions.