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How to be a good leader.

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sethy:
*Facilitate- A confident leader does not try to micro-manage his team, but makes it clear that, if team members need advice or assistance, he is always there to facilitate and support.

*Be on time- Always start meetings on time and finish them on time. Natural breaks keep people fresh. Short meetings concentrate the mind.

*Be seen- Don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk. So visit each unit or department for which you are responsible on a regular basis. Don't do this unannounced - you are not out to undermine other leaders or catch out staff. So arrange with the unit leader or departmental head when you'll visit and ask him or her to walk round with you.

sethy:
*Make time- Managers are often very busy and this can deter people from approaching you, so make time for people and be approachable. People will appreciate you taking five minutes out of your busy schedule, especially if you listen to what they say.

Really listen- Many of us - especially those who think they are important - don't really listen, but instead think about what they're going to say next. Give the person speaking to you your full attention and really take on board what they are saying.

sethy:
*Accept honest criticism- Criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger - but it's a powerful tool of learning. Above all, assess criticism on merit, without regard to its originator.

*Think strategically- The doers cut a path through the jungle; the managers are behind them sharpening the machetes; the leaders find time to think, climb the nearest tree, and shout "Wrong jungle!" Find time to climb the trees.

*Have a mentor- someone doing similar work in the same or a similar organization with whom you can regularly and frankly discuss your progress and your problems as a leader.

sethy:
*Have a role model- someone who can inspire you to be a truly great leader.

*Discuss your succession- You won't be there forever and you may not be in control of the timing and circumstances of your departure. So start now to mentor and train at least one colleague who could take over from you.

Those tips will help us to be a good leader in all steps of our life.

bidita:

Hello Sethy

You mentioned the Leader's Capability. Thank you to arise the topic like this. That is really glad to know the key points. Today's world may have leaders, but they are now overshadowed by celebrities. The leaders reveals the possibilities of Human nature, the celebrity reveals the possibilities of Media and press also. Celebrities are people who make the news and Leaders are people who makes history. So Leadership carry also the these following Ability:

1. The Selector
2. The Connector
3. The Problem solver
4. The Evaluator
5. The Negotiator
6. The Synergizer  
7. The Protector
8. The healer.


I wish you will continue the topic and send us update information.

Regards
BIDITA

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