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7 Leadership Skills to Develop Your Inner Figurehead


Sun 11 Nov 2018 | 06:05 PM
Norhan Mahmoud

CAIRO, Nov. 11 (SEE)- Leadership skills are not exclusive to CEOs, they are a necessity all humans should foster no matter what their position is. Great leaders are exceptional team players; they hold those character traits that build positive relationships with co-workers. 

Once you decide to evolve as a leader, identify what qualities you lack then work on yourself to acquire those skills. Scroll down to review some communication and interpersonal skills that leaders master, maybe you are the world’s next inspiration;

Delegation 

• Leaders believe in teamwork and delegates minor tasks to co-workers as they focus on harder tasks. 

• To be a great leader; do not be hesitant and trust your team.

Decisive 

• Taking a decision requires courage; leaders do not fear failure; they take decisions once they have enough evidence. 

• Radiate confidence in your team; a scattered team is a disaster but wrong decisions can be fixed.

Approachable

• Nobel leaders are always available to their team. They participate in teamwork, encourage feedback and set an example for others.

Assertiveness 

• Express your views, be respectful , open for discussion and radiate positive energy. Such leaders are more likable and boost team morale and productivity.

Responsibility 

• Leaders take full responsibility for their decisions. They have a proactive attitude unlike the majority who blame others and circumstances. They focus on moving on.

• Leaders are not victims but active learners.

Read

• It is widely known that great leaders are essentially readers. If you dislike reading, try playing audiobooks at times you waste.

• Gain new strengths and benefit your own mind as the more you learn the more you earn.

Time management

• Always write down a plan; set a list of priorities and breakdown what it takes to achieve them. This will lessen stress and increase focus.

• Set a clear target to follow and know where are you going.