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What makes a good leader?

What makes a good leader?. Nick Hubbard. Be responsible. A willingness to be accountable for the actions of others under your charge as well as accountable for personal actions. Have good attendance. To be there in both mind and body To learn when to “back off”

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What makes a good leader?

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  1. What makes a good leader? Nick Hubbard

  2. Be responsible • A willingness to be accountable for the actions of others under your charge as well as accountable for personal actions

  3. Have good attendance • To be there in both mind and body • To learn when to “back off” • Have a mastery of their skill – something they do very well • Leaders use their technical competence as the launching pad for leading others

  4. Not “fool around” • Focus on the task • Clear focus keeps the enterprise pointed in the right directions and gives followers an unmistakable clear sense of direction

  5. Listen • The leader who listens is one who knows what is going on around him • listening opens the door to genuine communication as well as improved self-direction

  6. Work hard • It demonstrates commitments and workers admire it • Determination can propel a leader forward • Leadership is a balance between the needs of the organisation and the needs of individuals

  7. Be patient when others are learning • Demonstrate respect for others which is integral to creating a sense of trust • Be a team player • In teams we support one an other for the greater good of everyone

  8. Demonstrate a willingness to teach others • Successful leaders are teachers • They show their followers how and provide them with the resources and support to carry out the task

  9. Show leadership skills • An amalgam of many different skills including communicating, delegating, recognizing, empowering • Lead by example

  10. Personal leadership • Acute self confidence backed by conviction and understanding • Knowing where you stand • where you want to go • Be willing to sacrifice to get there

  11. Personal leadership is • Centred • Knowing yourself gives confidence • Outward • If you are secure in your beliefs, others will naturally follow you • Tempered by the courage of conviction • Courage is essential • Liberating • Delegate responsibility • Liberate the person and the team to fulfil their own potential

  12. 10 essential business leadership skills – Ben Yoskovitz • Lead by example • Passion • Be organized • Delegate • Take ownership and responsibility • Communicate effectively • Be brave and honest • Great listener • Know your people • Be a follower

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