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Are you a leader? Do you think you have what it takes to be a leader?

Below are some of the leadership attributes that a good leader must possess.

1.Honesty and Integrity

The supreme quality of leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office. Honesty and integrity are two important ingredients which make a good leader. How can you expect your followers to be honest when you lack these qualities yourself? Leaders succeed when they stick to their values and core beliefs and without ethics, this will not be possible.

2. Confidence

To be an effective leader you should be confident enough to ensure that others follow your commands. If you are unsure about your own decisions and qualities, then your subordinates will never follow you. As a leader, you have to be flowing with confidence, show some assertiveness to gain the respect of your subordinates. This does not mean that you should be overconfident, but you should at least reflect the degree of confidence required to ensure that your followers trust you as a leader.

3. Inspire Others

Probably the most difficult job for a leader is to persuade others to follow. It can only be possible if you inspire your followers by setting a good example. When it gets tough, they look up to you and see how you react to the situation. If you handle it well, they will follow you. A leader should think positive and this positive approach should be visible through actions. Staying calm under pressure and keeping the high spirit. If you are successful in inspiring your subordinates, you can easily overcome any current and future challenge easily.

4.Commitment and Passion

Your teams look up to you and if you want them to give their all, you will have to be passionate about it too. When your teammates see you getting your hands dirty, they will also give their best shot. It will also help you gain the respect of your subordinates and infuse new energy in your team members, which will help them to perform better. If they feel that you are not fully committed or lacks passion, then it would be hard to motivate them to achieve the goals.

5. Good Communicator

Until you clearly communicate your vision to your team and tell them the strategy to achieve the goal, it will be very difficult for you to get the results you want. Simply put, if you are unable to communicate your message effectively to your team, you can never be a good leader. A good communicator can be a good leader. Words have the power to motivate people and make them do the unthinkable. If you use them effectively, you can also achieve better results.

6.Decision-Making Capabilities

Apart from having a vision, a leader should have the ability to make the right decision at the right time. Decisions made by leaders have a profound impact on the masses. A leader should think long and hard before making a decision but once the decision is made, stand by it. Although most leaders take decisions on their own, it is highly recommended that before making a decision you should consult your subordinates because after all, they are the ones who will benefit or suffer from your decisions.

7.Delegation and Empowerment

You cannot do everything right. It is important for a leader to focus on key responsibilities while leaving the rest to others. Empowering your followers and delegating tasks to them. If you continue to micromanage your subordinates, it will develop a lack of trust and more importantly, you will not be able to focus on important matters, as you should be. Delegate tasks to your subordinates and see how they perform. Provide them with all the resources and support they need to achieve the objective and give them a chance to bear the responsibility.

8.Empathy

Last but certainly not the least, is empathy. Leaders should develop empathy with their followers. Unfortunately, most leaders follow a dictatorial style and neglect empathy altogether. Due to this, they fail to make a closer connection with their followers. Understanding the problems of your followers and feeling their pain is the first step to become an effective leader. Even that is not enough until you work hard and provide your followers with a suitable solution to their problems.

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