What makes a leader great?
Are there certain defining traits that set great leaders apart?
When I think of great leaders I admire, the qualities that stand out most for me are:
📌 Integrity
📌 Communication
📌 Empathy
📌 Respect
📌 Courage
These intrinsic qualities characterise the leaders I look up to.
And they’re qualities I strive to demonstrate in my own leadership role.
Let's explore how to be the best leaders we can be.
Justine Parsons
Founder
NZ's Virtual Business Support Agency
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1 FACT 🧐
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
— Lao Tzu
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1 TIP 💡
Being a leader is no easy feat! It takes a whole lot of time and effort and a big dollop of charisma to get the most out of any team. But to truly inspire a team to do their best work, leaders must master certain skill sets. Here are five:
✅ Strategic thinker – great leaders plan ahead, identifying how they will respond to a variety of situations.
✅ Strong decision makers – great leaders understand how to balance emotion with reason and make decisions that positively impact themselves, their employees, their customers and stakeholders, and their organisations.
✅ Handle conflict well – great leaders learn how to resolve conflict fairly, to build teams that work well together.
✅ Delegate with ease – great leaders understand that the key to efficiency and developing a strong team is delegation.
✅ Innovate to move forward – the ability to lead innovation and create change is what allows businesses to thrive and grow.
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1 TOOL 💥
Want to know where you fit in as a leader?
Try this self-assessment tool to get:
📌 an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses
📌 practical tips
📌 links to expert advice
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1 QUESTION ❓
Are you the best leader you can be? What would your team say to each other about you?
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1 ACTION 🎬
Define the traits you think make a great leader and consider how well you demonstrate these in your own business.
