Leadeship
It is defined as the art of moving others to want to struggle for shared aspirations. Therefore, a
leader is an individual who possesses the ability to encourage, motivate and/or influence others.
It is about working with people to do new things in a world which is increasingly complex and
fast changing. We need organizations that are flexible and sustainable, and organizations are
made up of individuals. Leadership is not necessarily linked to authority. It is about mobilizing
people to tackle the toughest problems and to do their best work. Leadership is embedded in
every one of us, but the key is to unlock our personal passion which will give us the courage to
do things that appear difficult, uncertain or even unpopular.
1. A Leadership with Vision
Leadership vision is an essential means for focusing attention on what matters most; what you want
to accomplish in your life and what kind of leader you wish to be. A useful vision has to be rooted in
your past, address the future, and deal with today’s realities. It represents who you are and what
you stand for. It inspires you, and the people whose commitment you need, to act to make
constructive change towards a future you all want to see.
The vision of leadership permeates the workplace and is manifested in the actions, beliefs,
values, and goals of your organization’s leaders. This vision attracts and affects everyone who is
engaged in living this set of actions, beliefs, values, and goals. They want to share your vision.
2. A Leadership with Emphaty
Empathy means being able to understand the needs of others. It means you’re aware of their
feelings and their thinking.It doesnt mean you have to agree with their point of view, but it
means you’re willing to understand and appreciate it. It is a skill that can make a big difference
when it comes to leadership.
Empathy is a leadership capability that is well worth cultivating, a soft skill that leads to hard,
tangible results.
Lead from within is important because leadership is about having the ability to relate and
connect and listen and bond with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.
3. A leadership with Consistency
A leader must be predictable, as consistency and predictability are positive traits that
provide stability for the organization. Most work environments are very dynamic, involving a
virtual whirlwind of change, and the leader must provide stability “anchors” wherever
possible.
Consistency also means defining expectations you let people know what they can expect
from you and what you expect from them.always remember do not over promise about
things you may not be able to deliver. When you do not deliver what you promised, others
will view your actions as a violation of trust.
I recommend that you establish a set of rules for yourself that you make your team aware
of. For example, when a new team member comes on board, provide the overall rules as
guidance when it comes to working with you. The key is to make others aware of your
preferences and style so they can quickly adapt with a minimum of time spent trying to
figure you out. Describe yourself as you are and not as you want to be. We are not perfect.
You may even lead the list with one or more negative trait(s). We all have them. You must
know what yours are.
4. A Leadership with Integrity
Integrity in leaders refers to being honest, trustworthy, and reliable. Leaders with
integrity act in accordance with their words (i.e. they practice what they preach) and
own up to their mistakes, as opposed to hiding them, blaming their team, or making
excuses. It is important to remember that a leader’s behavior reflects on not only their
own reputation, but also on the reputation of the organization. Leaders with integrity
foster greater trust and satisfaction from their direct reports, who are more likely to
follow suit.
Integrity is about alighning the inner world of your beliefs, ethics, commitments, values,
and desires with your action and behavior in the outher world.
The leaders who live with integrity inspire followers by bringing all of who they are to
their work, and the positive effects are felt by everyone around them. It is not
surprising, that the leader’s integrity has a huge impact on an organization's culture.
