This leadership conversation could be lengthy, but let’s keep it short so you can just go out and lead. Leadership is a very large subject…one that cannot be tackled in a single article or post. The following are what I would consider the Top Five Leadership Qualities of the Most Effective Leaders in ANY business.
One of the most crucial leadership qualities is being a visionary. A visionary leader is someone who can see the big picture, articulate their vision and inspire their team to achieve it. They have a clear understanding of where the organization or team is headed and can communicate their vision effectively to their team. Effective communication…write it down and incorporate that concept into your habits. You need to clearly articulate where you’re going and what you’re doing…no vague generalities or confusion allowed.
Steve Jobs, who as we know co-founded Apple, is a great example. Jobs had a clear vision of creating innovative and revolutionary products that would change the world. He inspired his team to share his vision and work towards creating products that would transform the tech industry. His visionary leadership style helped Apple become one of the most successful and innovative companies in the world. Apple is one of the largest companies on the planet because that dude had serious vision. A significant lesson can be learned from Jobs and Apple.
Integrity is another essential leadership quality that refers to honesty, transparency and ethical behavior. A leader with integrity inspires trust, respect and loyalty from their team. They act with honesty and transparency, leading by example and upholding ethical values and standards. You’d follow that as well, wouldn’t you? The cool thing about integrity as that it’s not hard to aquire. We all know good from bad and right from wrong.
Empathy is a vital leadership quality that involves understanding and recognizing the emotions and feelings of others. It is a significant difference between being a boss and a leader. Have you ever thought about the difference? They are not the same thing. A leader with empathy can connect with their team on a personal level, creating in incredibly positive and productive work environment. A boss instructs and tells people what to do, hence the term “boss”. Think healthy versus unhealthy. When you can put yourself in “their” shoes so to speak, you’re way better equipped to understand and address your team's needs and concerns.
I talk about accountability all the time. It's important to take responsibility for ourselves. Pretty simple…tie your own shoes; take out the trash; if it needs to be done, do it; if you mess up, fix it. There’s no place for the blame game in leadership. It’s the opposite of accountability when you point your finger, shame others or blame someone else for something you did. Step up. Grow up. Level up.
Adaptability is a leadership quality that involves being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and situations. A leader with adaptability can pivot quickly, make informed decisions and lead their team through challenging situations. They can also identify and capitalize on opportunities, leading their team towards even bigger success. Everyone had to pivot during the recent pandemic. Change happens and a lot of things that happen are completely unexpected. Change is constant, things happen and when they do it's time to adapt. That’s what great leaders do.
Just a few remaining thoughts on the top five leadership qualities that really effective leaders tend to exhibit in their lives. Take a look at the following list of questions. I encourage you to set aside some time to do a little self-analysis on your leadership ability.
How good am I at casting vision?
Am I always acting in integrity?
Can I really relate? Do I show empathy?
Am I accountable? Do I always, without exception, take 100% responsibility for all I do?
How adaptable am I? Do I successfully deal with change, challenge and the unexpected?
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