Communication skills
As the Harvard Business Review states, even the best vision cannot be conveyed to team members if the leader is unable to communicate well and effectively. Therefore it is necessary they focus on this skill and use it in their everyday work.
Focus and time management
The attention of a good leader should not jump from one thing to another. A good leader must be able to plan their time well and always focus fully on only one thing at a time.
Sufficient confidence
Without the necessary confidence, a leader cannot convey their visions and motivation to employees. Fortunately, confidence does not have to be innate; it can be learnt through particular habits.
Personal integrity
Though some changes in opinions and attitude are desirable based on changing situations, a leader should be consistent in their requirements, communication, values and attitudes so that employees know what is demanded of them and what they should expect from the manager.
Hard skills
Beside soft skills, a leader must also possess the necessary hard skills, namely knowledge of the given field and details concerning the jobs of team members. Only then can the leader effectively lead others.
Empathy and patience
Last but not least, a good leader must be very patient, especially because team members will always do their job rather more slowly and differently to what the leader wants. Moreover, working with people requires much time and long-term effort. This is why patience is a must when it comes to leadership.
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