Leadership is nothing else than a way of human behaviour that gradually becomes automatic. If you want to verify whether you can call yourself a leader, look on the fifteen leadership skills below. According to Forbes.com, these are the very most important things a leader does automatically every day.
1. Ability to let others speak
A leader shifts the focus from himself to others and their opinions. He creates an environment in which no one needs to be afraid to speak openly.
2. Ability to decide
A leader does not lose time unnecessarily. He can make decisions quickly and put things in motion.
3. Expressing expectations
A leader is able to explain his expectations based on how they rise from corporate values and goals. He regularly reminds the expectations and monitors the progress to meet them.
4. Motivating people to think
A leader can see the ways his people are thinking, their skills as well as the areas they can improve in. Based on this, he leads individuals to become successful.
5. Accountability to others
A leader lets himself to be managed (not controlled) by his colleagues. He feels accountable for proactively responding to their needs.
6. Ability to lead by example
A leader does what he says. He is aware that others are watching him and they would reveal any failure.
7. Measuring and rewarding performance
A leader does not take outstanding performance for granted. He sets metrics and rewards.
8. Feedback
A leader develops relationships with people on the basis of mutual trust. He provides feedback and is open to feedback from others.
9. Ability to recognize and use talent
A leader knows the talents of hid people and teach them to use the talents in the right way.
10. Ability to ask for advice
A leader is always asking and trying to improve himself through others.
11. Problem solving
A leader does not postpone problem solving even if it's uncomfortable for him. He looks for the cause and after finding it, he learns from it and moves on.
12. Positive approach
A leader creates a positive and inspiring working environment. He motivates others using his positive attitude.
13. Ability to teach
A leader likes to learn as well as to teach his people. He informs them about important information and trends.
14. Mutually beneficial relationships
A leader develops himself by developing mutually beneficial relationships with others.
15. Genuine passion for being a leader
A leader likes to be a leader because they can influence others in a positive sense. Without passion, this would not work.
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