3 things you can learn from the most effective leaders on 'Game of Thrones'

Game of Thrones

Words are wind - Jon and Daenerys demonstrate their leadership skills through specific actions.

Warning: "Game of Thrones" spoilers ahead.

Our last ranking of the best leaders on Game of Thrones turned into a real song of ice and fire. That's because Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen topped the list for best leaders in Westeros.

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Yeah, it's cliché as seven hells, but predictability isn't always a bad thing. The girl who played with fire and our favorite brooding, undead fur coat model each had a relatively successful season.

Plus, their abilities line up well with Gallup's findings on leadership, as revealed in Tom Rath and Barry Conchie's "Strengths Based Leadership."

Here are a few lessons in leadership you can apply to your own life, courtesy of the Mother of Dragons and the new King in the North.