WHO IS A GOOD LEADER? | ABRAHAM LINCOLN | MOHATMA GANDHI | NELSON MANDELA | GEORGE WASHINGTON | WINSTON CHURCHILL | MOTIVATIONAL

Leading by example

Everyone is a leader but only a selected few are a great leader. Regardless if have worked your way up the corporate ladder or just started your own business, the route to leadership is never an easy one.

A leader is someone that stays calm during a crisis, and stays laser-focused on their end goal.

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

– John C. Maxwell

Leaders shape our nation, communities, and organizations.
We need good leaders to help guide us and make the essential large-scale decisions that keep the world moving.

Who is a good leader

Our society is usually quick to identify a bad leader, but how to identify a good one? What would most people say makes a good leader? The skills that it takes to be a good leader are; great communication, respect, passion, being quick on your feet, and being a coach.

“No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.” - Andrew Carnegie

Based on our research, we’ve found that great leaders consistently possess these core leadership traits:

• Positive attitude
• Creativity
• Ability to inspire
• Intuition
• Honesty
• Ability to delegate
• Communication
• Sense of humor
• Confidence
• Commitment

THESE TWO ARE MUST IMPORTANT:

1. You should show honesty and integrity – leaders can only inspire and motivate followers if they have gained their trust and respect and to do this, they have to show honesty and integrity. Someone who never veers from inner values, no matter what outside pressures, stresses or temptations are on offer is a leader to be respected and trusted. In addition, leaders who show integrity in behaviour, such as honest dealings, predictable reactions, fair judgements and well-controlled emotions, are also more likely to gain the respect and loyalty of the team.
2. You should have good communication skills – one of the most important qualities for a good leader to have is good communication skills. In fact, you could say that this is the most important quality of all because even if he or she has all the other qualities, an inability to communicate well means that he or she will never make an effective leader.

 Don't say what you will not do, be honest at all time

SOME OF THE GREAT LEADERS OF ALL TIME:

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the first South African president elected in fully democratic elections. Mandela was also the main player in the anti-apartheid movements in the country and served a lengthy prison sentence because of the same. This did not stop Mandela and in fact motivated him to devote his life to uniting his country and he successfully managed to do so after his release from an almost 30 year prison sentence. His main characteristics were his determination, persistence, focus and will.

“Successful leaders see the opportunities in every difficulty rather than the difficulty in every opportunity.”- Reed Markham

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born an ordinary boy with a determination to excel at what he did. After completing law from London, he became the most important part of the Indian freedom struggle against the colonial rule.  His policy of non-violence and protest through civil disobedience eventually succeeded when he led his country to freedom in 1947. His main characteristics were resilience, knowledge, people-skills, motivational approach and leading by example.

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister of Britain from 1940 to 1945, Churchill led Great Britain against the Nazi Germany during the World War II. He teamed up with allies and consequently led to the defeat and downfall of Hitler. His tenure as the British Prime Minister was in a time of fear and destruction caused by Hitler and his allies. Churchill was known for his fearlessness, determination, unyielding perseverance and undying devotion to his goal.
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

The 16th president of the United States is also one of the most well known leaders of all time. He was in office during the American Civil War where he kept the people together and is the only reason that the nation did not break into smaller parts. He also ended slavery in the US by signing the Emancipation Proclamation. His greatest traits were his determination, persistence, beliefs and courage.

Anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference. Mark Sanborn

George Washington

George Washington

George Washington, known as the founding father of the United States of America, was the leader of the American Revolution and the first president of US. He was a true visionary whose vision has endured for more than 200 years. What made Washington great was his foresight, vision, strategic planning and his ability to lead people to success.

Anyone can receive the rewards from becoming a competent leader. It does not matter your industry, professional field, or position. When you chose to grow and develop your leadership abilities you will reap the rewards. However, to become an experienced and competent leader takes time, effort, discipline, and action. The investment is worth the rewards.

“Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”- Henry Ford

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