Thursday

8 Laws of Leadership





* Lead yourselve first.

Before you can lead anyone, you need to be able to lead yourself. You need to know who you are? And what you want in life, what makes you unique?
Spend time with yourselve, find peace with yourself by facing yourself in front of the mirror. Seek your Creator to find your purpose.

* Lead by Example.

Don't just talk the talk, you need to walk the talk. You can't expect people to arrive on time if you stroll in 5 minutes late. Neither can you expect professionalism from your followers if you dressed inappropriate. Always tell the truth as a leader, then you can expect the same from others.

* Lead with a Vision.

“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”
— Ralph Lauren
Leadership without vision is like a paintbrush without the brush. A leader will give color to a vision, passion will drive it.

* Be a Team Leader.

The key word in leadership is Team Leadership, and it's how to become effective leading a team. Leading a team is one of the most challenging task of a team leader. To become a effective communicator is vital important to lead a team into a new era. Team Leaders hear the heart of their followers because they spend time with them.

* Be authentic.

Nothing is more discouraging than a leader that thinks he knows everything. It won't be long before he humbly tumble to the ground. Leaders need to be open, show themself to others. Admit mistakes, show weakness and share your live with followers.
* Be accessible.
A true leader have a open door policy, that means that if their is real need, they will be there to help. They won't be hiding away or be only accessible when they choose. True leadership will be there to listen.
* Leaders communicate well.
Apart from listening well, they have to know how and when to communicate what!! Open communication need to be in place for feedback, needs, advice sharing, insights and resources. Networking is vital important for any good leader, specially if they don't have all the answers. There is other that can help, guide or add value to the organization.
* Leaders relate with their team.
Leaders know what is going on, on ground level. They either been where their followers been or they are on the some level. They know the needs, pain and got in some cases the know-how to help.

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