Leadership is critical for success in today’s businesses and organizations. Yet, under the pressure of the economic downturn and danger from all directions, leaders can all too easily end up taking short cuts that create problems. This powerful checklist, “21 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders,” will help leaders “keep their eye on the ball.”

Portland, ME, November 5, 2009 — “When I think about it, the greatest challenge for many leaders is their disconnection from their staff. They aren’t getting the vital information they need to operate successfully and make the right decisions for their organization. If they reached out in a positive way and solicited input, they’d have a lot fuller knowledge base, the business would run better, and their long-term success would be likelier.”

Successful leadership involves many different skills exercised all at once in the right way to produce successful results. The formula may vary from person to person, but there are certain basic approaches that regularly lead to leadership effectiveness. Our new, free checklist, “21 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders,” is meant to help along those lines. It is easy to read and something that can be kept handy for quick review.

According to Bill Roche, head of the Executive Strategies Group LLC, the path to becoming an effective leader is one that draws together many competencies and requires a willingness to be proactive. “Our checklist is meant to be something that current or aspiring leaders can use and refer to regularly. It’s brief and easy to keep in a desk drawer for a refresher whenever it’s needed. We encourage folks to get a copy of their own.”

To get a free copy of “21 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders,” visit http://Leadership-Essentials-Summit.com.