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Ever wonder about what sets great leaders apart from good leaders? Here's a starter list of ten differences that I've noticed over the years:

Good leaders have memorized a list of positive leadership characteristics
Great leaders have internalized the list.

Good leaders never lose their mission focus
Great leaders never lose their people focus

Good leaders understand the challenges faced by their team
Great leaders experience the challenges faced by their team

Good leaders talk about values and vision
Great leaders demonstrate values and vision

Good leaders meet expectations
Great leaders exceed expectations

Good leaders communicate well
Great leaders have mastered the art of communication

Good leaders accept change as inevitable
Great leaders embrace change as opportunity

Good leaders see the glass as half full
Great leaders recognize that the glass is the wrong size

Good leaders direct
Great leaders facilitate

Good leaders understand their industry
Great leaders understand their people

As I said, it's only a starter list. What differences can you come up with?