It’s hard to say what the exact formula behind becoming a superior leader is. Either it’s an inborn behavioural trait or development of the personality or gaining expertise by adopting certain skills through practice is still a matter of debate among psychologists.
According
Brian Tracy- “Followers think and talk about the problems; leaders think and
talk about the solutions”.
Being
a leader is not an easy thing. You become one of the prime faces of your
organization. While your company’s profit will take you to the peak of your
success, its failure will make you befall simultaneously. #Leadership is a
matter of great responsibility and superior leaders are those who have all the
following aspects and traits in their characteristics.
1.
Mission and vision:
As
a superior leader, you have to be in line with the mission and vision of your
organization and how to accomplish it. The mission should be direct and to the
point and it’s your duty to make sure all the employees are identifying with it
and showing enough diligence to achieve it. Your vision should be categorically
defined and redefined, so that every employee can instantly comprehend it.
2.
Challenge and Initiative:
You
have to face multiple situations every now and then that ask for challenge and
promise. A superior leader always initiates himself/herself to face such
challenging situations and win over it. When it’s a do or die scenario going on
in your company, you just cannot afford to sit back; you have to come forward
and take initiative.
3.
Interpersonal Skills:
A
leader becomes superior only when he/she succeeds in solving problems and
convincing people quickly to get their jobs done. These depend a lot on the
leader’s interpersonal skills. You have to make yourself approachable and
friendly to others. Build rapport with almost anyone and everyone whom you may
need for the benefits of your company. If your employees will find their boss
to be cordial and congenial, they will come to you with their problems and discuss
those with you at length. This will help you to develop a more cohesive team
and a stronger team spirit. Not all leaders are adept at these skills, but very
often you have to pay too high a cost, if you cannot master the interpersonal
skills properly. For that you may take a course, hire a trainer or a therapist
to develop the interpersonal skills within yourself.
4.
Moral Values:
A
superior leader is highly aware of his/her moral values. If you are not morally
strong and integral enough, you cannot guide your subordinates through the
right pathway. Every time make yourself a subject of self evaluation. Try to
find out your loopholes and work on it. Develop yourself not only as a strong
leader but also as an honest leader.
5.
Inspiration:
You
are the role model of your team. Employees will keep on looking up to you for
guidance and encouragement. A superior leader always inspires his team. Hence
come back to your employees time and again, praise them, trust them and show
them how patiently you are depending on them. Your trust will make them respect
and love you and they will try to give their best not to let you down.
Author Information:
Ravinder Tulsiani has over a decade of experience in training and
management development. Tulsiani’s expertise has been cited and sought out on a
number of major networks, such as CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and
FOX. Check out his latest book: "Your Leadership Edge". It's an
innovative step-by-step leadership training program that will help you develop
a highly engaged and super-charged workforce... See http://www.yourleadershipedge.ca
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