5 amazing leadership qualities

Some leaders are born, while others are created. It is often difficult, especially as a manager, to convince others to follow in our footsteps, but it is possible. Whether you are a born leader or not, the following qualities can and should be fostered to improve your leadership skills.

Vision

Do you have a vision and are you able to share that vision with your team? Having a vision means that you know which path you want to take to achieve optimal end results. Your communication skills must be strong enough to effectively convince your followers that your path is the right choice given the current situation.

Dedication

Are you really dedicated to your work? Are you willing, if necessary, to spend extra hours in the office to get the job done? Your dedication will inspire your team members to share the same level of enthusiasm.

Modesty

Humility means being able to recognize that you are not better than anyone on your team, regardless of salary or position. You are all human and you all make mistakes. Your employment status does not exempt you from error.

Justice

A good leader must be able to make fair decisions regardless of how they personally feel about a given situation. Fairness means looking at the facts, not each team member’s personal opinions about them, and then making an informed decision.

Humor

Let’s face it: laughter is the best medicine. People are happy when they laugh, and laughter relieves tension and increases productivity (in moderation, of course). Those stuck in a boring or hostile workplace won’t get much done. Put your sense of humor to work and keep the whole team happy.

Of course, these are just a few of the leadership qualities to look out for, but they give you a great starting point. Take a look at your daily interactions with your team and determine whether or not you need to modify your leadership style. Good luck!