<< Leadership << 21 Laws to Leadership
1. Mission and Vision: A clear vision and a strong sense of purpose are attractive in a
leader. People want hope and direction and are easily drawn to leaders that
have a vision of value.
6 Things
Others Respect in a True Leader
In the
orders society of dogs, there is always a leader for the team. Should the
existing leader lose the favour of the pack through injury, illness or age;
another dog with leadership capacity will step into the role and assume
authority. Dogs don’t care who the leader is, as long as there is a leader.
Chance are,
the successor will be a dog that has proven worth earlier and demonstrated his
or her capabilities for which he or she won the packs respect and admiration.
Similarly, people recognize the capacity for leadership in others too, drawn in
by admiration and respect.
Many desire
the position of leadership, but it is not a role for which one can crown
yourself. Rather, leadership is a result of people recognizing your capacity
and respecting your abilities - and then decide to follow you! This process
often occurs by evolution, rather than revolution.
Below is a
list of traits of a Leader that draws people’s attention and respect:
1. Mission and Vision: A clear vision and a strong sense of purpose are attractive in a
leader. People want hope and direction and are easily drawn to leaders that
have a vision of value.
2. Authenticity:
Genuine people that are clear in intent with no alternative agendas easily gain
the respect and admiration of others.
3. Natural Leadership Ability: Natural leadership is more than just having a vision, it is the
ability to inspire others to buy into and be a part of that vision.
4. Respect for Others: Recognizing a leader’s respect for others – especially for those of a
lesser authority or position, earns the respect of those that surround the
leader. As you continue to respect and value people, people will continue to
respect and follow you.
5. Loyalty:
Loyalty, like trust is earned, and springs from a mutual base. You as leader
stick with and be committed to team members and they will be loyal and stick
with you as the leader.
6. Success: Success
breeds success, and as a leader guides the team to personal or group success,
so confidence and respect in the leader’s ability will grow. Don’t limit your
understanding of success to the traditional trims and trapping (car, house,
money, position). People are also looking for success in their personal
development, such as: overcoming fears, habits and achieving goals.
Of one
thing you can be sure, it won’t be your desire to be a leader that will win the
respect of those around you. Consistent display and proving yourself in the
areas above will result in people recognizing you as a leader, and they will
choose to follow you willingly. Treat that privileged position with care and
respect, because there is always another dog in the pack grooming him or herself
for the opportunity to wear the tag.
No comments:
Post a Comment