The skills of good leadership are not learned in a vacuum. We must utilize educational systems, mentoring relationships, daily experiences and new opportunities to learn. The good leader should:
 

- Perform a self-assessment, objectively measuring personal leadership skills, abilities and aptitude for achievement.

- Design a personal leadership skills improvement plan - including education, experiential exercise and practical applications.

- Seek mentor/mentee relationships that will grow personal leadership capabilities.

- Attend meaningful seminars, workshops and presentations that may improve leadership skills.

- Participate in classroom studies designed to grow capabilities.

- Periodically reassess leadership skills and abilities to check for progress.

- Devise methods to develop, or compensate for, persistent deficiencies.