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<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/DwRj1lJco5A"></oembed></figure>If you want to be a good leader, you need to be a responsible leader, and the most responsible leaders tend to:<ul><li>Be punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.</li><li>Persevere in the face of challenges and notify you quickly of any unexpected changes or circumstances.</li><li>Practice self-discipline and consistency in behavior such as being in control of their emotions, particularly during stressful times.</li><li>Aim to be proactive instead of reactive.</li><li>Be dependable and known as the go-to person.</li><li>Exhibit higher levels of maturity and productivity.</li></ul>People who lack personal responsibility tend to:<ul><li>Cancel plans or no-show at the last minute.</li><li>Procrastinate, repeatedly ask for extensions, or fail to complete their agreed-to tasks.</li><li>Make excuses for their behavior and potentially the behavior of others.</li><li>Become overwhelmed and distracted easily and lack time management skills.</li></ul>With some intentionality, irresponsible behaviors can become a thing of the past.

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