7 Steps to Think Like a Leader
How to Think Like a Leader
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How to Think Like a Leader
John Quincy Adams defines the leader as " [the person
whose his] . . .actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and
become more . . ." To be a leader means that all spotlights are aiming at you.
In other words, you are the center of attention. It also means that you are
like a pillar that people tend to rely on when they are in need. Most
importantly, to be a leader mean to be like all the most influential people of
all time like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi,
Nelson Mandela and . . . etc. The question is, what makes a person
leader? And What are the characteristics of a leader? This article
provides you with 7 characteristics that are shared among all leaders.
1- High self-esteem
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or
happy.” Norman
Vincent Peale
High
self-esteem cannot be established overnight because it requires a lot of
work to do. If
you are asking how can I establish a high self-esteem and confidence check
this article: How to Enhance Your Confidence
2- Have an Aim
Leaders
know what they want and the way they want it. They never show hesitation nor
doubt. Having an aim is very essential because it gives you the focus and makes the
way clear to you. Thus, if your aim is nothing then you will achieve nothing in
your life. Based on this, the leader knows what he wants and is able to define
his way by setting aims.
3- Know where you are heading to
This
point is almost the same as the previous one because they are interconnected.
Setting an aim defines where you are heading. Thus, you cannot know where you are going unless you set a goal. However, leaders usually tend to make prior
plans that pave their way towards success and greatness.
4- Provide a helping hand to others
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is
to produce more leaders, not more followers.” Ralph Nader
The rule is simple; the leader can never be arrogant. On the
contrary, the leader always as a pillar; people rely on when they are in need,
and s/he never refuses to give a hand. When you help others people
automatically see you as a reference they refer to when they need a help.
5- Know your potentials
Nobody is capable of doing everything. There are certain
fields where some people may excel while others cannot. Thus, it is important
for the leader to know where s/he excels. When someone does something very good
people will look at him with amazement. Know your potentials, develop them and
be the best one in that field. However, Confucius says, "The
will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...
these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal
excellence."
6- Provide solutions
To be a leader means to be an idol
to a big number of people and as stated in the introduction a pillar and
reference that people rely on. A main role of a leader is to provide solutions and to be a reference. This characteristic shows the strength of the
leader as s/he is able to provide solutions even in the hardest conditions. This requires being updated in many fields and acquainted with many challenges.
7- Be well Organized
Great
leader know What to do, How to do it, and when to do it. They set prior plans
for everything with timetables. To be a leader, you have to be well organized.
* A Bonus Tip
SMILE
"A smile is
a curve that sets everything straight. "
Phyllis Diller
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