Leading on the edge

Machine generated contents note: 1. Leadership can be learned, and taught, early -- 2. Very few decisions in life are irreversible, so make some! -- 3. Always look for ways to extend yourself -- 4. Get out of your depth-it's a great way to learn to swim -- 5. Don't expect leadership to be an easy ride -- 6. Sometimes the right thing happens for the wrong reason! -- 7. People notice when you try to be someone you're not -- 8. You know people by what they do, not what they say they do -- 9. First prepare yourself, then leave your comfort zone -- 10. Seeing what's wrong is easy-the hard part is the fix -- 11. Understand the game, and play your hand carefully -- 12. Ask 'why?', then keep asking why -- 13. Adventure is not without risk -- 14. Try to stay positive: even the stormiest seas eventually subside -- 15.A handpicked support team can be essential -- 16. Make the right decision the right way -- 17. Step up onto the balcony-but you'll need time and support.

Note continued: 18. Ambiguity and leadership go hand in hand -- 19. Feeling stressed and overworked? It could be your boundaries -- 20. Good leaders know when to show emotion -- 21. Think ahead and know what you will do in an…