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This article is about 7 important traits of leadership which is empathy, consistency, honesty, direction, communication, flexibility and conviction.

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Studying the characteristic of leadership is useful because we tend break things into characteristics to make big concepts easier to handle. There are common traits that define leadership, and finding them only takes some study of those who have been successful. By actively building on these traits you can develop into a stronger leader. Here are some of the most common traits in the characteristic of leadership:

Empathy: Creating a legitimate rapport with your staff makes it less likely that personal issues and resentment can creep in and derail the group. When your team knows that you are empathetic to their concerns, they will be more likely to work with you and share in your vision, rather than foster negative feelings.

Consistency: Being a consistent leader will gain you respect and credibility, which is essential to getting buy-in from the group. By setting an example of fairness and credibility, the team will want to act the same way.

Honesty: Another characteristic of leadership that lends itself to credibility. Those who are honest, especially about concerns, make it far more likely that obstacles will be addressed rather than avoided. Honesty also allows for better assessment and growth.

Direction: Having the vision to break out of the norm and aim for great things --then the wherewithal to set the steps necessary to get there-- is an essential characteristic of good leadership. By seeing what can be and managing the goals on how to get there, a good leader can create impressive change.

Communication: Effective communication helps keep he team working on the right projects with the right attitude. If you communicate effectively about expectations, issues and advice, your staff will be more likely to react and meet your goals.

Flexibility: Not every problem demands the same solution. By being flexible to new ideas and open-minded enough to consider them, you increase the likelihood that you will find the best possible answer. You will set a good example for your team and reward good ideas.

Conviction: A strong vision and the willingness to see it through is one of the most important characterizes of leadership. The leader who believes in the mission and works toward it will be an inspiration and a resource to their followers.

Of course, there are several other theories about leadership and leadership styles where different skills come into play. But no matter what your approach, if you display the previous traits you will be well equipped to lead a team successfully. If you're interested in learning more about leadership, please sign up for our newsletter! Learn which leading styles fits your strengths and characteristic of leadership best here.

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The Characteristic of Leadership - 7 Important Traits

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Studying the characteristic of leadership is useful because we tend break things into characteristics to make big concepts easier to handle. There are common traits that define leadership, and finding them only takes some study of those who have been successful. By actively building on these traits you can develop into a stronger leader.

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Top 10 Qualities That Make A Great Leader

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Top 10 Qualities That Make A Great Leader

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21 "GREAT"  Laws of  Leadership (LEADERSBASEMENT)

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This audio book will BLOW YOUR MIND, According to John C. Maxwell, "Everything rises and falls on LEADERSHIP." In other words, your bottom line depends on the effectiveness of your leaders. So, what's the best way to increase the effectiveness of your leaders? http://www.johnmaxwell.com/events/workshops/the-5-levels-of-leadership "LEADERSBASEMENT" SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SHARE WITH 4 FRIENDS.

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ARTICLE : THE DO'S AND DONT'S IN LEADERSHIP                                                                          

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Good leaders are critical to making businesses successful and sustainable in the long term. Leaders in business are rarely perfect, but they share common characteristics to keep their employees motivated and positive. Leadership may take practice, particularly if you find certain aspects challenging, but the end result is worth the time.
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DO: Be willing to collaborate

No one likes a team member who shoots down every idea yet isn't willing to contribute anything of their own. Have an open mind and consider the positives and negative of each idea presented. The best solutions arise when teams come together and feed off each other's ideas. Some criticism is good, but being negative all the time stifles a team's creativity.

DON'T: Take things personally

More often than not, when a team member has some form of criticism, it's usually meant as constructive so that your work will only be stronger. Yes there will be times when tensions are running high and your teammates may turn on each other (this usually happens when the deadline is near). Though it may be hard, let those comments slide. Don't get defensive and focus on producing the best work possible.

DO: Know when to step up and when to back down

Every team has a leader, and whether that person volunteers or is appointed, you need to know when to step up to the plate or let someone else take charge. Being a business student, I've been in and seen countless groups where everyone tries to be leader and it never works out. Not being the lead does not make you weak, it means that you recognize that letting someone else take charge is what's best for the group.

DON'T: Underestimate a team member

Whether you pick your team members or you are put into a group of people you are not familiar with, don't underestimate those you are working with. Everyone has different talents and capabilities which all have unique ways of surfacing. Just because someone does not have a lot of experience or expertise in a certain area does not mean that they cannot contribute great ideas.

DO: Check your ego at the door

When you have to work in a group, you need to think and act as one. There is no room for people who think they better than everyone else and are above menial tasks. The more you and your group members are committed to your goal and are willing to do whatever work needs to be done to excel, the more efficient and stronger overall you will be.

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It goes without saying that good leadership is crucial to any successful business. But, what makes a good leader and how can someone develop himself or herself into a good leader if they are not one to begin with? The answer is that there are many factors that contribute to good leadership. And, whether someone is naturally a good leader or not, anyone can become a good leader.
Get To Talking
One of those factors of good leadership is communication. Communication is one of the most key elements of leadership. Good communication skills need to be learned in order to effectively become a good leader or manager. When communication occurs, as a leader, you will be able to accurately convey your ideas and thoughts to those that work for you. In fact, simply being able to convey these things in the first place, much less accurately, puts you in the right direction for leadership. If employees have no idea what is on your mind, your leadership is going to falter. Employees are not typically mind readers.

If there is a problem a certain employee is experiencing, good communication can filter the problem out. You, as a leader, can dissect the problem and offer solutions in various ways.

Ideas that are given to employees work both ways, as well. Employees can give helpful feedback and generate new ideas for you that help the company as well, when good communication is present.
Get Something Moving
Motivation is another variable that plays into good leadership. Employees tend to stagnate when motivation decreases and it will decrease, without proper motivation. Many leaders try to motivate the old-fashioned way through fear. (Do what I say or something bad will happen) This is not advisable, since it tends to only deliver short-term results and cause even less competent work in the long run, due to resentment resulting from the fear tactics.

Instead, try adding challenges for employees. A fresh challenge always adds excitement and spawns creativity. Challenge your employees with tasks that may be slightly out of their range and let them at it! This increases motivation.

If they run into a snag, guide them towards a solution but don't offer the actual solution outright. Coach them into discovering the solution themselves. Once they have, their self-esteem will rise, thereby raising their motivation level.
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Teamwork is always something to consider when striving to become a good leader. This means not only teaching your employees to work together but to become part of the team yourself.

Use others potential. Many times, employees potential is wasted. A good leader recognizes that his or her employees are more than just employees, they are people too. These people have lives outside of work where they have to make decisions on a daily basis, from how to deal with house payments, to car bills, to raising children, to uncountable tasks in everyday lives. Yet, at work, their decision making skills are not trusted enough to choose what type of toner needs to be ordered for a set of printers.

The point here is that employees need to be trusted to do more. A good leader doesn't manage every single detail. Use others potential to your benefit. You will find that you have become a better leader for it.
Back to School
As always, increasing your education and knowledge is definitely a good thing when trying to improve your leadership skills, but the school that really needs to be brought to attention here is the kind of school that you don't get a degree from.

Take the time to learn as much about your position of being a leader as possible. Take advantage of leadership training resources to help develop your professional skills. Do some reading at the nearest bookstore. Attend seminars, workshops, webinars and other professional development events. Watch online videos by top leadership experts on YouTube and other sites. Talk to other leaders and see how they do things; exchange ideas.

The more you continually evaluate yourself and your practices and search for as much information on leadership as possible, the more you will be able to keep up with changing times and the better leader you will be for it.
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Leadership Article - What Makes a Good Leader - It goes without saying that good leadership is crucial to any successful business. But, what makes a good leader and how can someone develop himself or herself into a good leader if they are not one to begin with?

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Leadership skills not only by understanding what effective leadership what effective leadership is all about but also by seeking challenging developmental experiences. such important life experiences come from taking challenging assignments, through exposure in working with other people, by overcoming hardships and failures, by taking formal courses and by other actions.

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The best leaders challenge the process, inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, model the way and encourage the heart.

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Leadership not select few at the top, but in highly effective organization there are leader in every level.

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Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence

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Definition of leadership is:

1.The individuals who are the leaders in an organization, regarded collectively.

2.The activity of leading a group of people or an organization or the ability to do this.

Leadership involves:

1. Establishing a clear vision,

2. Sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly,

3. Providing the information, knowledge and methods to realize that vision, and

4. Coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members and stakeholders.

A leader steps up in times of crisis, and is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations. Unlike management, leadership cannot be taught, although it may be learned and enhanced through coaching or mentoring. Someone with great leadership skills today is Bill Gates who, despite early failures, with continued passion and innovation has driven Microsoft and the software industry to success.
3.The act of inspiring subordinats to perform and engage in achieving a goal.

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Essential Qualities of All Great Leaders

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What is Leadership? Learn What Makes a Good Leader

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Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to "win" as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring.

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