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What does it mean to be a good leader?
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Does a good leader simply give orders only demanding the completion of the assigned task? This is the most common mistake for those in this responsible position. In cinematography, this topic is widely discussed in many films, such as war or historical films, where we have a \"villain\" who gives orders to his subordinates (to reinforce the effect, the orders are often conveyed in the form of shouting), and then...shouts at them even more holding them accountable for not achieving the result. A positive character, the so-called \"good guy,\" acts as the real leader we want. Such things as setting a course of action, offering advice or prompting inspiration are just the beginning of his duties. A leader in a team must inspire trust and respect, but beware...he MUST EARN IT. As the classic says: \"People must respect you...and they must have something to respect you for\". Let's try to list and describe some qualities of a true leader:
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- Shares his or her vision
A leader knows exactly where he or she is going, has a set and clear path of action. If employees see this specific picture, they will understand it well and follow their leader with enthusiasm. If they see the point of their actions and that each activity brings them closer to a common goal, they will eagerly engage in creative endeavors.
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- Leadby example
This is the best way to gain credibility and respect in the eyes of subordinates. It's also the best way to learn (including when it comes to raising children) - learning by example. Simply put, if a leader demands a lot from his subordinates, he must first demand a lot from himself. If his actions are consistent with what he says, this attitude will be rewarded by employees with respect and they will be eager to follow in his footsteps.
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- Aboveall, ethics
Being guided by ethical values in one's actions is one of the basic characteristics of a good leader. Taking these values into account in behavior, relationship building or decision making, the leader sets a kind of code of conduct by his team. What is good and what is bad we intuitively know, but it takes real wisdom to distinguish one from the other.
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- Communication is key
It should be clear, concise and very tactful. It is definitely more than just listening to others and answering the questions asked. Sharing valuable information, raising important issues, discussing new ideas, or at least clarifying misunderstandings is an absolute \"must\" in the world of leadership. The best leaders use communication methods to inspire and add creative energy to their subordinates.
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- Difficult decisions
Be prepared that difficult decisions must ultimately be made by someone, and that responsibility lies with the leader. Often regardless of whether he or she has the full spectrum of a given situation and how much time to decide. To the extent possible, when facing intractable issues one must determine the purpose of the action at the outset. Estimating the probability of various consequences and taking care of possible alternatives is an excellent organizational plan. IMMEDIATELY important, however, is that regardless of the consequences of the decision made, the leader always takes full responsibility.
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The leader's actions towards the team must be thoughtful and directed individually to each member. He must know their strengths and weaknesses, take good \"care\" of them by strengthening those positive qualities and limiting the weaker ones as much as possible. The simplest, simplest: \"good job!\" will significantly raise the morale of the employee, and thus the whole team. People want to have a say in what they do and want to believe that their daily activities simply make sense.
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