Being a leader sure is tough…lots of work, lots of responsibilities, lots of expectations. But even if you are capable to do all the work, take all the responsibilities, and reach all others’ expectations, you still can never be a true leader unless you possess the 12 winning leadership qualities.
…He knows where to go and how to lead his team to be able to get there. A leader without a vision is like traveling in circles and getting lost just about every turn.
…With great power as strong as leadership come great responsibilities. He who knows how to accept them shall be able to work on them. Only those who know how to work on them are real leaders.
…All effective leaders are winners. To be able to win, one needs good character such as perseverance, determination, patience, and confidence that would bring him to the top no matter how steep or rough the road is.
…He knows when to talk and when to listen. He is able to read even non-verbal signals from his people. He inspires, motivates, and moves them with his words.
…It is such attitude and thinking that would push him to go forward when all else is moving backwards. He makes things happen; especially those that others believe cannot push through.
…He can make his people work because they want to and not because they need to. He need not tell them what to do, but his vision and actions are already enough to let them know what to accomplish next.
…It is not because society expects him to be disciplined, but because he knows it is this character that could help him become a better person in mind, in heart, and in spirit.
…Trust is an important factor in making any relationship last. A leader should know how to trust his people and build trust from them.
…Otherwise, he is no more than any other follower is. He knows when and how to break the rules when necessary.
…Among all the responsibilities given to him, he can identify which is the most important and which is of lesser relevance. He does not focus on things that are not related to goal-attainment and the team’s success.
…He sees the big picture and does not just focus on the present situation of the team. He plans and works out the best strategies for him and his people.
…He can identify who among his group are excellent and then develops them into better performers. He shares his abilities and imparts his wisdom to mold more leaders that can help make this world one successful place to live in.
An effective leader is all these. He stands out among the rest. He is, indeed, a winner.