How to be a Good Leader?

What is a leader? Is it someone who orders others around or maybe someone who initiates and inspires others? In your opinion can we consider our current world leaders as a true leader or not? Here are the list of traits that we consider that a good leader should possess. 

Selfless

A selfless leader is someone who has little or no concern for oneself especially with regards to fame, position, money and or any other thing but willing to surrender anything for the sake of others. This trait is essential because selfless leaders must think for the improvement of others rather than the contentment and richness of oneself. 

Good communicator

Communication is the most important key to great leadership being able to explain the goal/plan to your team will lead to success. Remember in communication listening and speaking are both important, good leaders shares their idea at the same time they should listen to their team.  If you want to be successful, leader and members should learn the art to clear communication. To become a great leader is to be a great communicator. 

-        Committed

Commitment is the dedication of someone who works very hard to do something. It is very important for a leader to be committed to their task in order to be successful. Leaders should show to their team that they are committed, should work hard and be a good example for them to be motivated and work hard too.  By proving to your team that you are committed you will earn their trust and respect that will lead to good relationship. 

        Gives Credit 

Giving credit or praising a specific person for his or her job well done is one of the traits that a good leader should possess. Not only does praising boost the confidence of your workers but it also shows that you, as their leader, appreciate the effort that they have exerted in order to achieve that goal and/or outcome. According to Carol Dweck’s research entitled A Study on Praise and Mindsets, she stated that praising someone using the right words helps them focus on a mindset about the growth of their talent so that they won’t disappoint the person who praised them.

-        Inspires People

A good leader does not only work for the sake of monetary reasons and fulfillment but they should also keep in mind that they need to impart their knowledge and inspire the people around them.  As a good leader, it is part of their responsibility to give their fellow workers an overview on how to become an inspirational leader. An example of a leader who inspired the future generations is Nelson Mandela who not only fought against racism and led his people to democracy but he also gave his nation hope in order for them to look forward the future. 

Not only these characteristics help ensure the trust that your workers placed on you, but it also helps you, as an individual to grow with decent traits and values.

-- Collantes, Bryan , Domingo,Micah, Gabayan, Marielle