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All Chiefs and no Indians: Leadership in the Team Context Every organization values and nurtures its leadership talent. We seek out leaders and they are essential to the growth and functioning of every organization. Can you Teach Leadership: Confronting Conventional Thought Many people, including many colleges and universities, are firm in the belief that leadership is an inborn trait and cannot be taught as a field of study. This belief is rooted in the historical context of charismatic leaders who rose to leadership roles as a response to economic, religious, and political events Forming a Mentoring Circle More and more businesses are seeing the value of establishing mentoring programs for their employees but finding it hard to keep up with demand. Matching each employee with a mentor, with all the demands and responsibilities connected with the commitment, is a daunting task. One solution is to form a circle of mentors who can act as a team and share the demands of mentoring. Inspire to Lead and Lead to Inspire Inspiration comes at both ends of the leadership equation. Leaders are called to guide and lead from many different directions but there is always an element of emotion and inspiration. The call to act as a motivator, guide, teacher, and mentor is usually the first step in a process whereby an individual begins a journey to lead.