Introduction to Leadership:
Leadership is an art of understanding and developing people through Empathy by being a Role Model. Great leaders know how to translate vision into reality, even when one person’s vision seems like a dream. They are different types of leadership but whatever the style leaders follow they need to have Inclusivity as the key element and be more interested in promoting the growth of their team members. Leadership is a journey. Great leaders think “It’s not what I know, but what I don’t know.” They believe in continuous learning and being Innovative at the same time open to an inclusive culture. Leadership is the act of influencing people to work together towards a common goal. It involves a set of behaviours and mindsets that help people adjust to changing environments.
Here are some powerful quotes on striking your own path.
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
-Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”
-Martin Luther King Jr.
What Qualities makes Leadership a great Personality to drive Exceptional Growth.
• Listen Actively to your Team
• Admit mistakes and learn from them
• Acknowledge the strengths of others
• They are different kinds of leadership styles
• Extraordinary Leaders set a clear vision and inspire others
• Lead with integrity and authenticity
• Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Leaders need to self-motivated as well as motivate the team.
• Attend workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Resilience.
• Implement regular self-assessment and reflection practices. Align Team objectives with Organizational objectives.
Listen Actively to Team- This helps a leader to get everyone’s perspective and be open to ideas.
Admit mistakes and learn from them- It’s important that leaders understand they are humans as well and to learn to admit and rectify their mistakes and learn from them.
Acknowledge the strength of Others- As individuals everyone has their own strengths and great leaders believe and are open to learn from any member irrespective of their level or position.
They are different kinds of Leadership- We have Transformational Leaders who Inspire & Motivate, Authoritarian Leadership- who are Direct & Assertive, Authentic Leadership- who are Honest & Transparent, Strategic Leadership- who Plan & Execute, Delegative Leadership- who Empower & Trust, Servant Leadership- who Serve & Empower, Visionary Leadership- who see Big Picture & believe in Teamwork, Democratic Leadership- who Seek and Value Diversity, Adaptive Leadership- who Flex and Innovate.
Whatever style Leader’s follow is unique to them. To be most effective Inclusiveness is critical for Leadership to bring the motivation within team.
Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement: The leaders should foster an Innovative culture
Leaders need to self-motivated as well as motivate the team- It isn’t about being “nice” or “understanding”—it’s about tapping into individual motivations in the interest of furthering an organization wide goal.
Implement regular self-assessment and reflection practices- Their need to reflect and self-criticise to understand themselves and how to bring their best.
Effective leaders take a personal interest in the long-term development of their employees, and they use tact and other social skills to encourage employees to achieve their best.
Attend workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Its important that Leaders stay connected with the industry by attending workshops and networking. Develop the empathy towards people- understanding self and others by developing a strong EQ and Resilience.
Conclusion:
The effectiveness of Leadership lies in their ability to be a Role model and someone who stands by what their believe and for others to look at me and seek direction. They should be having the ability to influence people and hold the personality of openness to Ideas. As a leader if you can build Interpersonal skills that values differences and instils trust, Integrates Diverse Perspectives- Balances stakeholders and Manages conflict by Optimising talent by driving engagement, develop the talent and be collaborative. Leadership is about applying Adaptive Mindset and Cultivating Innovation. Leaders promote Transformational culture by taking courageous steps and persuading their team to drive results.
A great leader’s unique achievement is a human and social one which stems from his understanding of his fellow workers through Inclusivity, Authenticity, Emotional Resilience, Flexibility and being open to Difference and build curiosity.
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