1. 10 Leadership Tips for You to Succeed
Leadership is required in every field. Leaders inspire and motivate their team to give their very
best. Even a mediocre organization can produce outstanding results, given the right kind of
leadership. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi led India to freedom. Entrepreneurs like Bill Gates led
companies like Microsoft to financial success.
It is a myth that one is born with leadership qualities. They can be taught and practiced until they
are perfected. An ideal leader works hard, is a great motivator, and has a dynamic and
charismatic personality. They also have the trust and respect of their subordinates. Leaders need
not be a genius or autocrat to inspire a team to give in its very best. All companies seek great
leaders and the associated leadership qualities.
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10 Leadership tips
1. Setting an example – Leaders do not just pass out orders, they should be just as focused
and motivated as those they are leading. The team members should be led by personal
example of the leader.
2. Adaptability – Leaders should be adaptable and mingle with members of different
cultures. This is important given the increasingly diverse environment we live in. It is
important to learn the different languages and traditions of other cultures. Given the
modern era of outsourcing, it is important for the service provider and service receiver to
understand each other. If the organization has to reach new heights, it is important that
every member do his bit irrespective of religion, race and ethnicity.
3. Vision – The ideal leader should not see the business as a hierarchy, instead as an
influencer of his followers.
4. Man of action – A great leader should be practical; they should not believe in theory but
rather in action. Dreaming of big things is good but achieving them is far more important.
5. Completing the job – The leader should not be a perfectionist; they should personally
oversee the tasks from inception to completion. There is no such thing as a partially
completed task.
6. Consult all – A true leader should follow a democratic process in making decisions.
Everyone, irrespective of rank or status, should be permitted to voice their opinions. A
consensus should be reached before a decision is made.
7. Supportive Attitude – An effective leader should be supportive of their team, letting
their team know that they will be supportive when needed. This should be supported by
actions and not just words. As time goes by, the team members will gradually learn to
trust them blindly and put in above par performances.
8. Initiative – An effective leader is proactive rather than passive. They do not wait for
things to happen but rather make things happen themselves. It is their opportunity to seize
initiatives and help guide the team to achieve numero uno status in this competitive
world.
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2. 9. Praise when required – Wise leaders display genuine appreciation for good work done.
Feelings should be genuine and come from deep inside.
10. Knowledge is the real wealth – An ideal leader should strive to be knowledgeable about
the science and art of leadership. There are many books to read and discuss. Workshops
and seminars are often held to help leaders achieve their best. Lastly, colleagues and team
members are an invaluable source of leadership wisdom.
Which leadership tip did you like most? Do you have any tips to share with us?
Maya Pillai is passionate about helping small businesses and professionals. She is a blogger for
Apptivo's Small Business University.
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