Ways to become a better leader

Ways to become a better leader

We all are leaders in some form whether we lead a company, families, a team of people or a group of friends. A leadership is a quality to inspire, motivate, follow the vision or thoughts. One can be called as a good leader if he/she knows the way, goes the way and shows the way to others. Some people think they are born leaders. Good leaders must be good role models, knowledgeable in their fields and worthy of respect.

Be a positive role model

A positive role model is someone others want to imitate and follow. Discuss your experience without showing off. Act professionally. Even though you are the boss you should be cordial to all the employees.

Learn to connect and communicate

Try to build a real personal connection with your team-mates. Best leaders often communicate and are transparent. They also customize the communications to best suit the situation and the recipient. They take the time out which communication mode is preferred by each team member like are they a text person, email, phone or face to face.

Know your team

Once you have mastered the art of connecting and communicating you will know your team better. What they are and what are their talents. You take care of your people and they will take care of your customers.

Encourage creativity

If you want your staff to do well give them freedom to brainstorm and explore. Empower them to take their ideas to the next level. Be open to your teams ideas and develop them further. Reward the creativity and recognize that these actions help your staff develop their full potential.



Be passionate about work and be positive

It is easy to be positive when things are going well but a good leader will remain confident when things go wrong. They learn from their mistakes. A positive outlook will help your staff remain encouraged. They have the genuine passion and enthusiasm for the projects they work on.

Help others grow

Groom your successors. You cannot climb high if there is no one to take your place. Delegate responsibilities. Provide direction.


Understand your motivation and motivate your staff too

To be an effective leader you need to have a right motivation. Provide inspirational motivation to encourage your staff. Be passionate about ideas, goals, helping, feel included in the process and offer recognition, rewards, praise for people's accomplishments.

When you start working to the leadership qualities don't forget to the feedback and inspiration.