True Leader - QUalities of Leadership

Leaders and Leadership is one area always makes me think and ponder. Is just being a tough task master makes a good leader? I feel yes for moment and no the next. Admire a lot of qualities in people around with unique attributes worth inspiring. No one is perfect – but I have special respect for those leaders who know their gaps and constantly work on them and at end of it they are "modest and down to earth".People should talk about them much but not themselves. Below is good articulation of what makes a good leader. Always wondered why though I wanted to be a good leader but not a manager, I seem to have an answer “Past few months/years I am not sharing the same values of my Org”. As manager you need accept them as there is no way org accept yours ;-). I have constant battle in my mind can you be a leader without having power (Manager) – I feel yes most of the times.. It’s time to decide if my view changes.


You make a difference – You should believe that you can make a difference

Credibility Is the Foundation of Leadership - Team should believe in you, Do what you say, say what you do/did. You often hear Leaders (?) boast them doing something where actually they dint do it ?

Values Drive Commitment – You, Your Team and Your Org should share same values. Ringing some bells Friend

Focusing on the Future - Big dreams that resonate with others inspire and energize.

You Can’t Do It Alone - Leadership is a team sport, You cant do it alone and dint do it alone. Engage others in the cause. You need to enable others to be even better than they already are.

Trust Rules - Build mutual trust; you must trust others too.

Challenge Is the Crucible of Greatness - Change invariably involves challenge, and challenge tests you. It introduces you to yourself. It brings you face-to-face with your level of commitment, your grittiness, and your values. It reveals your mindset about change

You Either Lead by Example or You Don’t Lead at All. You have to go first as a leader. That’s what it takes to get others to follow your lead.

The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners. Learning is the master skill of leadership. Leaders are constant improvement fanatics.

Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart. Leaders love what they’re doing and those they lead. Leaders make others feel great themselves and are gracious in showing their appreciation.

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“77% of leaders believe their employees are not giving 100%. Employees don’t seem to argue the point. 72% of employees admit that they in fact aren’t giving 100%.”

Working for the Appeaser. You’re given enjoyable assignments, you’re allowed to spend most of your time on work that plays to your strengths, your boss gives you lots of positive feedback, and your boss seems to care most about making sure you’re really happy.

Working for the Intimidator. You’re given seemingly impossible assignments; you don’t feel like you’ve got all the skills you need to complete those assignments; when your boss gives you feedback, it’s usually pretty harsh and critical; and your boss seems to care most about achieving his goals no matter who’s with him at the end.

Working for the Avoider. Your boss doesn’t really force too many assignments on you, you’re not really required to learn new skills, your boss lets you figure out for yourself how you’re doing, and your boss seems to care most about not getting in your way.

Working for the 100% Leader. You’re given really challenging assignments, you’re required to learn new skills even in areas you might not consider to be your natural strengths, your boss gives you lots of constructive and positive feedback, and your boss seems to care most about pushing you to maximize every ounce of your potential.

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