It’s certainly true that there are many examples of great leaders who show a natural aptitude for the key leadership behaviours associated with leadership qualities. For the rest of us, we may need to develop these skills and behaviours. Over the coming months we will look in detail at the theory of Emotional Capital, the behaviours associated with great leaders, and share actions and strategies which we can implement to improve and grow, not just as leaders but as human beings living in our community.

It's true that in any aspect of our lives we may find ourselves in situations where leadership will manifest itself, perhaps in the family, work, sport or business. Let's take the example of