It doesn’t have to be that way.

There are principles that can be applied and tenets that can be followed. There are skills that can be learned and manoeuvres that can be practised and executed. There are leadership strategies and tactics that have been tested and proven on the battlefield, in business and in life.

* Deal with egos and the problems they cause
* Earn and build trust with both your subordinates and superiors
* Instil pride in your team, without creating arrogance
* Overcome challenges presented by a micromanaging, indecisive or weak boss
* Create a disciplined team that regulates itself
* Use leadership as a tool to teach, mentor, train and correct behaviour of team members
* Operate at a maximum level of efficiency – and reap the rewards