Become A Leader | Week 1

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When we talk about LEADERSHIP, we are simply talking about the duties and responsibilities of person made to be the head of a certain organization.

A leader is someone with the ability to motivate, influence, mentor, and inspire people towards achieving their goals.

Leaders can be found in communities, organizations, governments, etc.

A leader must have a great goal and vision; a leader must also possess good communication skills to speak fluently with others. A leader's thoughts and ideas should have wise motives. A leader should be able to control their emotions and those of their followers. Honesty, integrity, and transparency should be included in their operations. Decision-making should be in line with the organization's goals. A leader must be committed to the growth of their members, mentoring them to achieve their goals. A leader should be able to adapt to their environments and changing circumstances. A leader must not be discouraged by failure, challenges, and setbacks. A leader must take full responsibility for the decisions and actions that contribute to the good performance of their organizations.

WHAT ARE THE KEY TRAITS OF A GOOD LEADER?

A good leader possesses unique skills and characteristics to guide and inspire their organizations towards achieving their goals. Some of the key traits of a good leader are:

1. VISION

A good leader must be able to forecast the vision of their organization and work towards achieving it.

2. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good communication skills are very necessary for managing any organization; their ideas and thoughts must meet expectations, communication should be clear and concise, and they must also be good listeners in order to work in accordance with the goals and expectations of their organization.

3. EMPATHY

A good leader must regard each member of their team as themselves; they must be able to understand their feelings, needs, and challenges.

4. INTEGRITY

A good leader must be devoted to doing what is right even in difficult times; their operations should be characterized by transparency and honesty.

5. COACHING

A good leader should be ready to coach and mentor their members towards the development and growth of their organizations.

6. CRITICAL THINKING

|A good leader should think critically and strategically before making decisions that align with the goals of their organization.

7. ADAPTABILITY

A good leader should be able to adapt to any situation, prioritize tasks, and respond to their environment to achieve their goals.

8. TEAMWORK

A good leader should inculcate the habit of teamwork, which is one of the keys to a successful organization.

9. OPEN MINDSET

A good leader must be open-minded to gain new ideas and feedback, as well as be willing to learn from others.

10. TRUST

Authenticity should be a common characteristic of a good leader; they must be genuine to themselves and others and be able to build trust within their organization.

HOW DOES LEADERSHIP DIFFERENT FROM MANAGEMENT?

Leadership and management are two concepts with distinctions, having different meanings and implications.

LEADERSHIP

Leadership focuses on motivating, influencing, and inspiring others toward achieving their goals and vision; it also concerns the growth of the organization.

MANAGEMENT

Management is concerned with organizing, planning, and controlling resources toward achieving specific goals and objectives. It takes responsibility for the smooth running of daily operations within the organization.

WHY IS SELF-AWARENESS IMPORTANT IN LEADERSHIP?

Self-awareness is very important in leadership because it guides leaders toward understanding their own emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses. Self-awareness helps leaders understand how their decisions and actions affect others, enables them to make decisions that align with their vision and goals, and encourages them to seek advice from others. Self-awareness helps leaders to build trust among members of their organizations. Self-awareness is essential to the growth of any organization.

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