By Heeman Yusuf - Headgirl
For us to appreciate the concept of leadership, there is a need to know who a leader is. Who is a leader? A leader is someone who can see how things can be improved and who rallies people to move towards that better vision. An effective leader has a shared vision aligned with care values and understands what it will take to reach their team goals. They inspire, manage and support their teams to work creatively and confidently towards that shared vision. A good leader must possess the following qualities:
Confidence
Focus
Accountability
Empathy
Decisiveness etc.
IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP
INITIATE ACTION: A good leader is a person who actually starts the work that needs to be done. They will explain the plan of action to their subordinates and communicate policies that will need to be compiled with when getting the work done.
INSTILL CONFIDENCE: While some team members may express self-doubts when approaching new challenges, a good leader will do their best to provide them with confidence. Listen to team member’s complaints and issues while providing positive feedback.
IMPROVED WORKING ENVIRONMENT: By effectively performing other functions, leaders can provide team members with a more positive and productive working environment.
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