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10 Skills That Make You A Leader

Posted: February 16, 2021

Leadership is one of the most important skills needed in business. Without strong leadership, a business can face lost business, low morale and a lack of motivation from its staff. In this article, we will identify the 10 skills that make you a leader.

1. Communication

As a leader, you need to be able to communicate effectively. Ensure that you explain your ideas and goals clearly.

2. Motivation

Motivation is a key aspect and can directly reflect the success of your organisation. Ensure that you empower staff by tapping into what motivates them.

3. Delegating

Delegation is necessary in order to ensure that no task is left undone. Make sure that you stay efficient by sharing out the jobs to be done.

4. Positivity

A positive work environment is more productive and efficient. Ensure that you look for the silver linings in all things.

5. Trustworthiness 

Encourage honesty by being honest with your workforce. When there is more trust in the workplace, employees are 23% more likely to offer more ideas and solutions.

6. Creativity

Creativity is essential for helping businesses adapt in a rapidly changing and sometimes unpredictable environment. Ensure that you are able to solve problems with inventive strategies. This is particularly important in social media.

7. Feedback

Feedback will help your workforce to avoid major mistakes by reducing errors made due to miscommunication. As a leader you should encourage feedback but also be able to deliver it tactfully and at the right time.

8. Responsibility

As a leader you are directly responsible for your team’s successes and failures.

9. Commitment

Lead by example and follow through on your plans. Be accountable to yourself.

10. Adaptability

Mishaps are inevitable. As a leader in business you need to be able to adapt as and when challenges arise.

For more leadership tips, you can check out our podcast: ‘Business Growth Secrets’, which is hosted by Big Business Events Founder and CEO, Adam Stott.

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