The Leader in You

The Leader In You explores how the world leaders managed to achieve performance in their lives by creating meaningful connections and reaching a higher level of productivity through a positive, proactive mindset.

Many of us have a specific person that pops into our head when we think about examples of leaders. It could be the president, an army general, or an activist that is a factor of change in our world. Role models can help us set a direction for ourselves and aspire for better. However, it is best if we find a leadership style of our own.

Think about the way you like to interact with people when you’re in a leading position. Are you funny, outgoing, and delegative? Or maybe you like to stick to the rules, be more severe and achieve the highest standard possible? Whichever style feels more natural to you, let it shine!

There is no right or wrong way of being a leader. The most important thing is how you embrace your strengths and weaknesses and what you make of them. So instead of trying to be more like a certain leader you admire, you should just focus on your unique style.

People feel if something is off and if you’re trying too hard, that can ruin your team’s harmony. However, no matter the style used, make sure to build your leadership style on openness and trust. As cliche as it sounds, strong relationships are built on communication. And to be appreciated, you should encourage honest feedback, negative or not.

A true leader must possess the ability to inspire their team to go in a particular direction. Without one, it’s easy to lose focus and unity. Therefore, the first thing a leader should do is establish their team’s purpose and how to achieve it. Once people have a common goal to fight for, the feelings of connectivity and belonging will follow. Setting the team’s direction is a leader’s responsibility, but executing is an everyday activity. So how does one motivate their team? Financial incentives are an effective method, sure. But once people have their basic needs met, they are going to need more than that to stick around. This is where a sense of purpose comes in. People like to be part of a movement and a community. Therefore, including them in the process by asking for advice, delegating tasks, and always communicating openly will make them feel valued and drive them closer together. History has proved that leaders who managed to unite people under the same goal achieved great things. Take the example of Nelson Mandela, Thomas Jefferson, or even personalities from religion, such as Moses, who mobilized numerous people using their leadership…