How to Be a Good Leader

Although many effective leaders are naturally charismatic, there are a number of leadership behaviors that can be adopted by anyone who wants to have greater support from other people. While some leadership techniques may sound manipulative, a wise leader knows the best results come from having people provide their support willingly. Good leaders not only “walk the walk”, they “talk the talk”. When they speak about the future, they are positive and upbeat. Yet some people feel the way to get support from others is by telling them how grim a situation is, hoping that will make them want to help turn things around. In the end, good leaders believe that every team member matters and foster an environment that makes everyone feel important.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

How to treat your colleagues

1. Good leaders need to communicate their vision, good leaders know they need to communicate “what’s in it for you” in order to have employees go the extra mile.
2. Be flexible in your planning. If Plan A isn’t working, avoid bemoaning the situation and instead come up with a Plan B. If necessary, have Plan C waiting in the wings. Maintain a can-do attitude and you are likely to attract people who will support you in achieving your goals.
3. Communicate the big picture, so that each employee can see how the particular role he plays makes a contribution to the final result.
4. Become a positive influence to your employees, by demonstrating a strong belief in something impressive.