We were young once. As aspiring leaders, we undertook many projects in our youth. Time passed, as we gained education and our first "real" job. We became contributors to a larger organization. One day, we became managers of a team for the first time. We were leaders again.

As years advance, we look back to those early days and may wonder how we made it all work. We wish we knew then what we know now.

<strong>Here is the key question:</strong> What advice would you give a young leader?

As important, as a young leader, how will you lead? What principles will you lead by? What key practices will you put in place to advance your leadership skills and character?

Thinking through your leadership practices is essential. <a title="What Would You Tell New Leaders?" href="http://www.thindifference.com/2012/07/19/what-would-you-tell-new-leaders/" target="_blank">Read more</a>.

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