Qualities of a Good Leader
You must have an honest understanding of who you are, what you know, and what you can do. Note that it is the followers, not the leader or someone else who determines if the leader is successful. If they do not trust or lack confidence in their leader, then they will be uninspired. To be successful you have to convince your followers, not yourself or your superiors, that you are worthy of being followed.
Good leaders are made, not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982).
To inspire your workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills.
Seven Qualities of a Good Leader
1. A good leader has an exemplary character. A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honestly and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk”. 2. A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or about their role as leader.
• passion and dedication
• source of inspiration,
• a motivator, will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. 3. A good leader is confident.
• confident as a person and in the leadership role.
• inspires confidence in others and draws out the trust and best efforts of the team to complete the task well.
4. A leader functions in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty.
• People look to the leader during times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanour. 5. Good leaders are tolerant of ambiguity (doubt, vagueness).
• Remain calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose.
• Storms, emotions, and crises come and go and a good leader takes these as
Good leaders are made, not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982).
To inspire your workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills.
Seven Qualities of a Good Leader
1. A good leader has an exemplary character. A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honestly and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk”. 2. A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or about their role as leader.
• passion and dedication
• source of inspiration,
• a motivator, will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. 3. A good leader is confident.
• confident as a person and in the leadership role.
• inspires confidence in others and draws out the trust and best efforts of the team to complete the task well.
4. A leader functions in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty.
• People look to the leader during times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanour. 5. Good leaders are tolerant of ambiguity (doubt, vagueness).
• Remain calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose.
• Storms, emotions, and crises come and go and a good leader takes these as