What does it take to be a good leader? The answers may vary depending on who you ask, but this question should really be broken down into two parts: 1. What traits and skills does a good leader possess? And 2. What is the leader's process for success? Or, more simply, how do they lead? You can find thousands of book and philosophies on this subject, but they typically all reveal the same findings, and that's what we'll cover here. We'll discuss the three common traits that excellent leaders share. We'll also go over the core skills that all good leaders must possess. And lastly, we'll talk about the process for success, and give you a general guideline that can be applied to any situation. With this information, you can start to develop or fine-tune your leadership skills and create a leadership strategy that works for you.