What Does It Take to Become a Truly Great Leader? We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. There are many leadership programs available today, from 1-day workshops to corporate training programs. But chances are, these won't really help. Do you know what ittakesto be a greatleader? Roselinde Torres, Senior Partner & Managing Director at BCG, explains that there is a large talent gap between poor leaders and well-equipped leaders. Role modelling greatLeadershipgreats a huge ripple of impact. Being a greatLeadertakes effort. But you have it (a greatLeader) already within you. Choose at least 1 of the 5 Suggestions to focus on, and make a plan for how to incorporate it. When you becomealeader, success is all about growing others." — Jack Welch. On Flexibility and Adaptability: "The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes." — Tony Blair. A greatleadertakes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” – Rosalynn Carter (Former First Lady of the United States).