People
respond to good leadership! Period! It is in all aspects of our lives, not just
business. A true leader is highly ethical, honest and respected, not only in
his/her field of expertise, but as an individual.
In
our society we have leaders and followers. Are we born to one or the other? No.
Do some have more of a natural affinity toward leadership roles, yes. Can you
hone your leadership skills and become a great leader even if you don’t have a
born knack for it? Absolutely!
There
are certain attributes of a great leader that stand out. The leaders that I
admire for example seem to have all of these in particular attributes that I
strive to emulate:
a)
They think BIG. They have a glass ceiling in place and continuously strive to
break it. No limits are set as to how big or how much better something or
someone can be.
b)
Their goals are firmly set in place and they constantly re-evaluate to make sure
they are on the right path.
c)
They effectively present their goals and desires to those around them, causing
those around them to become raving fans.
d)
They concentrate on respect not fear and have a fully developed understanding
that they are not the same.
e)
When goals are met they set new goals or raise the bar. With goals that aren’t
met, they re-evaluate, re-implement and strive for a better outcome and do not
waste time wallowing in unmet expectations.
People
will follow your lead willingly if you are honest, ethical, if you are
consistent and treat them with respect. Rewarding someone when a job is well
done is always appreciated. A good leader will also off-load someone quickly who
consistently hinders the group who is just not a team player rather than
allowing them to continue to affect and infect the team dynamic.
You
can improve your own self- respect and become an inspiration to others by
becoming the leader that it inside of your. Remember that successful leadership
isn’t a destination but a journey. Stay on the path and keep moving.
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