Some experts believe that leaders are simply born. Leaders are made, too, say others. The fact is, truth lies somewhere in between. Most credibly, it\u2019s a combination of circumstances and persistence in most cases. Some great leaders you meet aren\u2019t even aware of their leadership qualities. In fact, they may not have even a formal leadership title bestowed on them, even then they exercise decisive influence and come to call the shots.<\/span><\/p>\n But it\u2019s not easy being the engine \u2013 it needs to be powerful enough, decide the path and stock up on the right kind of resources to travel the distance, have the right kind of people aboard and ensure it stays on track to reach its destination safely and in time.<\/span><\/p>\n So what is it that you really need to become a successful, great leader? If you have a majority of the characteristics below, it indicates your potential to become a great leader. Also remember that working on yourself is only half the battle won and over time, your team gets a more significant role to play in your subsequent success.<\/span><\/p>\n Read on to find if you make the grade:<\/span><\/p>\n You walk your talk and your words aren\u2019t just lip service. Rather, you really \u201clive\u201d them. Obviously, it fosters credibility among the team members, who align with the tone you set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Instead of using persuasion, argument or force, creating an example is the most powerful form of leadership. Social modelling, psychologists tell us, has an extremely powerful impact on bringing about all kinds of behavioural changes, good or bad among babies and kids. This tendency continues well into adulthood and people always come to notice who\u2019s doing what in an organization. And when that person is you, your team members naturally tend to follow you and you become a leader.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n There never ever was any indecisive leader in human history. Being a decisive one, you use good judgment in the face of challenges and take a decision in time with confidence. And while doing so, you use logic and your problem solving abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n You constantly try to achieve multiple goals in personal life and professional life, be it implementing a new quality control system or improving your fitness. And your confidence grows with every goal you achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n You are confident and passionate and move ahead with assurance, being passionate about your beliefs and refusing to let anything stop you. Working consistently towards a cause with vision and confidence makes you a leader. Your confidence makes the workplace a positive environment by bringing infectious energy to the workplace. Contrarily, workplace vampires blame others for making them feel the way they do instead of taking personal responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n You have a surge of infectious, positive energy flowing through you that gets others excited to get on board. You approach various issues enthusiastically and that reflects a genuine desire on your part in life. You\u2019re the proverbial nice guy\/gal gifted with the qualities of head and heart- courage, honesty, morality and righteousness and your displaying these qualities tells others about your good intentions, who reciprocate it with respect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You know very well the difference between dictating and leading others. Dictating is pressuring your team members into working towards goals but when you lead, you inspire them to put in their best in the direction of goal achievement. As a good leader, you inspire your team to become their own best versions. And when you are always looking to grow your people, their pride is reflected in the kind of work they do and the quality they deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You view your team\u2019s victory as yours as you are happy to see your team thrive by providing them the required support and guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n You are ready to make sacrifices for the resources your teams needs for success. You don\u2019t believe in micro-managing others. Rather, you believe in delegating tasks to make others responsible. You are a big support in providing your team with a conducive environment for independent working.<\/span><\/p>\n You know that your power doesn\u2019t imply controlling others at all. Your power is your strength and giving it to others. A leader isn\u2019t someone who forces others to strengthen him; rather, a leader is a person willing to strengthen others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You set clear expectations and goals and can get everyone behind them. Good communication<\/a><\/strong> implies conveying effectively the short-term and long-term vision for the organization, which gets people excited to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0You can also read our blog on Communication Skills for Workplace Success<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This most essential tool in your leadership armour enables you to persuade others readily, be it getting someone on board with an idea or convincing another one of your argument, you are known for your ability to convince others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You believe in \u201cliving\u201d the principles you expect your team members to follow. Thus, they are much more inclined to follow you. Besides, you inspire others to do good work and can motivate your team about a particular project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You show determination to achieve your goals. While fully acknowledging that it isn\u2019t always possible, you make every possible effort to achieve your goal before you concede defeat.<\/span><\/p>\n Your positive attitude makes people around you happy. This kind of outlook doesn\u2019t make you blind to problems. Rather, it lets you find some good in every situation and know that eventually things will turn out to be alright. This kind of spirit keeps people motivated and spreads hope and ensures that you are considered a leader.<\/span><\/p>\n Great leaders teach, motivate, and share their expertise with others, who often regard them as a fountainhead of knowledge. They rely on your advice, and you\u2019re more than happy to help them get ahead. You articulate a wider vision that resonates with others so as to ensure good performance, loyalty or other positive outcomes. You can rally your team around yourself in uncertainty or tumult to keep the business intact.<\/span><\/p>\n People count on you and trust you to follow through and realize your promises. If you can hold yourself accountable and demonstrate total responsibility that leads others to trust you, you are a leader.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n True leadership consists in finding new, unproven solutions to achieve a better tomorrow. Leadership implies progress and evolution, for which the <\/span>status quo <\/span><\/i>needs to be challenged. As a good leader, you can think and work outside the box.<\/span><\/p>\n You approach a problem using your own original thought as you\u2019re an idea person, a visionary. You try to innovate by challenging the <\/span>status quo<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You are well-aware that negative feedback can be counterproductive if not communicated properly.\u00a0 You have a handle on how and when to deliver both positive and negative (or constructive) feedback to improve individual and organizational results, not to run others down or hurt others\u2019 feelings or egos.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a lifelong mission with you to always keep on improving yourself in all ways possible. Knowing your own imperfections, you let others know that you\u2019re constantly working to become your best version. You are ready to take the blame whenever you are\u00a0 responsible for any negative outcomes and do not pass the buck on to others.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You are gifted with self-control and self-restraint and you don\u2019t let emotions enter the process of decision making. Desires or negative thoughts cannot carry you away. You don\u2019t yield to temptations easily because you know doing so is integral to success.<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need others for supervision or validation of your efforts. You criticize yourself before others do. You don\u2019t frequently look to others to get you where you want to go.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You are the go-to man (or woman!) for all in times of need. You can make effective strategies and embrace challenges as you are confident of overcoming them with your problem-solving<\/a><\/strong> abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n Your plans are informed by a real-life perspective and are grounded in pragmatic considerations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You know your biggest assets too well \u2013 your people. Obviously you nurture, groom and take care of them. Besides, you also know how to grow them and make their well-being a top priority. Given this, you understand the importance of constantly upgrading the skills and knowledge of your team to enhance their intellectual capital.<\/span><\/p>\n You spend time supporting, guiding and sharing your knowledge with others and give them the opportunity for success. If you do everything possible to help them attain success, you\u2019re a leader.<\/span><\/p>\n You insist on excellence. When you do that, you tell others to act rather than talk, show rather than say and deliver rather than promise. If you do not make excuses but hold up excellence and quality, you are a leader.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nQualities of Effective Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\n
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You walk your talk<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You can take effective decisions<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You are gifted with charisma<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You inspire others towards change<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You can empower others<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You can communicate well<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You\u2019re persuasive<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You evoke loyalty and authenticity<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You persist<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You inspire trust\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You are a rule-breaker<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Your feedback makes a difference<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You constantly seek self-improvement<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You\u2019re in auto-discipline mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You have a plan, always<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You invest in people<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n