Leadership Qualities: It is a crucial aspect of any organization or team, and a good leader can make all the difference in achieving success. Good leaders are like pragmatists who can face harsh realities but still have the optimism and spirit to act upon them. Anyone can act like a ‘leader’ when the sun shines, but true leaders emerge, when they choose to lead when things fall apart. “So, next time, life takes unanticipated turns, radiates sheer optimism and stays courageous”…Opines Hirav Shah, Renowned Business Transformation Leader.
But what qualities make a good leader? From communication skills to the ability to inspire and motivate others.
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Here are 4 ways to toughen up as a strong leader as well as a good leader.
1. Work to be seen as your craft, not work
One thing that stands apart from a great leader is his contagious devotion towards his craft. They are hardworking not because they have to, but because they love what they do.
Leaders have strong devotion and commitment towards being ‘world-class’ in whatever they do, whether that’s a business executive, chef or a taxi-driver. Exceptional leaders show humility, yet they are hungry and are always the hardest worker in the room.
They allow their passion to become their purpose, which eventually becomes their profession. That’s the mindset you should be working to attain, where you view your work as a craft, not as work.
2. It’s all about impacting lives
Strong leadership is all about impacting. Yes, impacting as many lives as possible.
“Leadership is not wielding authority — it’s empowering folks”. People are attracted toward leaders who are warm and who encourage them to grow into more evolved beings.
It’s damn simple: people do business with people they trust and like. Every moment you spend with others is a massive opportunity to model qualities and values you believe in.
They lead their life in a way that, whosoever witnesses that, is left inspired and motivated by their actions and vision.
3. Wearing scars as badges of honor
Nothing fails like success does. As soon as people succeed, they cocoon themselves beneath the warmth of comfort and stability.
People start taking little risks. On the contrary, great leaders put themselves more and more in uncomfortable positions. They know that actual growth happens on the other side of the fear. Strong leaders aren’t afraid to fail, they’re afraid not to attempt.
Instead of hiding their scars, they wear them as badges of honor. Real leaders are never seduced by the safety of comfort, instead, they are attracted towards the displeasure of creativity.
4. Radiating optimism even on hard days
Every genuine leader is a hopeless optimist. He trains his mind to see the best at every place. Leadership which is strong never takes the path of victimhood. Even when things are not favoring them, instead of running away, leaders show up and hold their ground with utmost confidence. So to be a good leader, take quality decisions and change yourself first.
Final Thoughts
Strong leadership is choosing to do things rather than, letting things happen to them. It’s about making a deliberate effort to produce rather than being distracted by stuff.
“Tough leaders are known to create opportunity in every crisis”-Concludes Hirav Shah, India’s Most Reputed Business Enhancement Expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you become a good leader?
To be a good leader, you must understand your own strengths, motivations, and weaknesses.
Why is leadership so hard?
Because the responsibility is huge. Also, leaders are exposed to immense risk all the time.
Are leaders born or made?
As per recent scientific data, leadership is 30% genetic and 70% learned.
What are the types of leadership?
Leadership’s 4 styles are
- Direct,
- Coach,
- Support &
- Delegate
