Leadership 101: How to get ahead and what to do when you get there
"Real leadership is not about prestige, power or status. It's about taking complete responsibility for an organization's well-being and growth," states Robert L. Joss, dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The ABA Career Resource Center, "Your Career Partner on the Web," has established an area devoted to leadership, both within and beyond the ABA.
 How do you gain the confidence necessary to become a leader? What do you do when you attain the level of leadership for which you've been striving? What are the critical skills needed for a true leader?
The resource pages provide insight into these questions and more through profiles, interviews, articles, quotes and additional resources from the ABA and elsewhere. The site also solicits suggestions for additional resources.
Dennis Archer, former ABA president, Detroit mayor and Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court suggests that young lawyers looking to be leaders: "Write articles in your area of specialty so people can appreciate your talents," "Distinguish yourself: Always be prepared. You never know who's watching," and "Always be civil."
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