Are you a leader or a follower?

Here are three rules to follow if you want to be a leader:

1. Always look the person you are talking to in the eye.
This is the only way you are going to you are going to gain respect.

2. Never be afraid to ask for anything.
If you don't ask, you will never get it.

3. Never respect anyone who does not respect you. Why would you, if they don't, they don't deserve your respect. But this is a two-way street.

Who are some of the people you consider great leaders? What are the attributes of great leaders? How about: integrity, honesty, desire, drive, respect, courage, intelligence, resourcefulness the list could actually go on forever. I believe one of the greatest ways to lead is to lead by example and respect everyone you are leading and they will respect you in return.