As I was getting some stuff done on my computer a Tweet popped up on my screen from Lynn Terry from ClickNewz.com. The Tweet commented that Frank Kern had paid her site a visit, so I thought I would check it out. You can see for yourself here: 10 Conversion Sectrets

After reading Lynn’s post and seeing all the comments, I was left with mixed feelings. It got me to thinking about the leaders in our Industry and what makes them a leader. I have never been a big fan of Frank Kern, he has some great marketing advice, but never really cared for the way he comes across. Not putting the guy down, just not my style I guess.

Anyways, as I was thinking about what makes a good leader I thought about people like Lynn Terry, even though she is not in the MLM Industry, there is much you can learn from her. I appreciate her integrity and her caring for those in the Clicknewz community. I also thought about Mike Dillard of Magnetic Sponsoring, who has played a huge impact on how I do business. There are others I could mention such as, Eben Pagan, Yanik Silver, etc. But what makes them leaders? Or maybe I should say, what makes them “good” leaders in the Industry?

It is said that “birds of a feather flock together” and I have found that to be true in many different situations. People who have rejection issues, seems to always find friends with the same issues. People with an entrepreneurial mindset don’t normally make it a huge habit to hang out with people that have a “poverty mentality”.  What I am trying to get as is, people always seem to flock to others with the same issues, beliefs, mindsets, etc.

I believe Mike Dillard provides a great answer to what makes a good leader in his book Magnetic Sponsoring. He gives a list of qualities that makes a good “Alpha” or Leader.

Here are some tidbits of what Mike says in his book:

“Alphas are the people whom others want to be like. They know exactly what they want and focus their energies on achieving their goals. They offer tremendous amounts of value to others, they truly love themselves. They love and protect those who matter to them. They respect themselves, and their bodies, dressing with style, and living healthy lifestyles.”

You may disagree, but Mike brings out some great points. I see those kinds of traits in Mike, Lynn, Eben and Yanik. Which brought me to another question, is it smart to follow “leaders” who don’t show those kinds of traits?

This is where people start getting uncomfortable. J Just because someone is successful in business, does that qualify them to be worthy of your time and/or money? Personally, I don’t believe so. Why is it we show more respect to someone with a lot of money compared to someone who may know a lot, but not have millions? Is that right or fair? When I choose people that I want to learn from, they have to qualify for my time. And I do look at how they live when they are not in the spot light. You may think that is irrelevant and that’s fine if you do. That’s just not how I roll. J I’m not talking about being judgmental of that person, nobody is perfect. But I would rather learn marketing from someone who lives with integrity rather than someone who promotes drugs. See what I’m saying? Talking about drug or cussing does not show me they are professionals. In fact it shows the opposite.

I have found in all areas of life, when you have leaders and followers, the followers usually start acting like the leaders and adopting their attitudes and beliefs. Since that is true, it makes sense to be a little more picky about whom you follow and learn from.

Now let me turn this around a little. I encourage you whether you agree or disagree with what I have said. Be the best leader you can be for your down line. Be the person who leads the way to success for those team members who don’t have a clue what to do. Show them how to become better people and that they are worth more than just settling for second best. Because you know what? Whether you know it or not, there are people looking up to you to lead the way and they might want to be just like you. Are you the leader you want to be?

My thanks go out to the leaders out there who are leading the way in the Industry. Thank you Lynn Terry, Mike Dillard, Eben Pagan and all the others out there that are doing such a great job!