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Learning leadership by osmosis is fun. To learn by osmosis, watch great leaders at work. I am sure you have at least a couple of role model to observe in your place of work. It is fun and productive if you know what to look for. Hint: to know what to look for, read the book.

Sometimes it is more interesting to watch a movie on leadership. Two excellent choices are “Mandela and De Klerk” and “Invictus:”

Both the movies are based on Nelson Mandela, think of them as the “before” and “after” versions. Both movies do an excellent job of story telling, and capture the tension, the uncertainty, and the hardships of the leader’s journey.

But you don’t need a movie to experience the thrill and agony of leadership, you are living that journey every day. When you follow your leadership instincts you will not know if you are are right, or whether you will be successful. All you need to start is clarity on your vision, and a burning desire to fulfill it.