Future Performance Training
Leadership Defined
Leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organisation.
Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal. In a business setting, this can mean directing workers and colleagues with a strategy to meet the company's needs.
Qualities of an Effective Leader
Here are some qualities of a good leader:
- They are self-aware and prioritise personal development
- They focus on developing others.
- They encourage strategic thinking, innovation, and action
- They are ethical and civic-minded.
- They practice effective cross-cultural communication.
Roles of a Leader
A leader’s most important role is to provide clear and compelling
direction. This begins with a statement of the leader’s values and principles, of their hopes and
plans for the company’s future. Then they must consistently demonstrate those values and
principles in all of their words and actions. They must also surround themselves with people
who share those values.
Leaders owe their followers a well-defined strategy for the company’s future growth, communicating that strategy to all team members, and helping everyone to fully understand their unique role in helping the company achieve its strategic objectives. Leaders ensure that all followers understand, embrace, and work toward achieving those objectives. And they provide momentum, sharing and celebrating progress toward achieving company goals, setting new targets, and providing needed resources. To continue the momentum, leaders must plan for the future leadership of the company. They must identify, develop, and nurture future leaders to ensure continuity and stability of leadership.