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I'm fascinated with what differentiates a good leader from a great leader. It seems like leaders should exemplify certain standard qualities while demonstrating unique qualities as well. From what I've read, leadership is influence. While that may be true, influence is only one indicator. Let's explore more characteristics of a leader that we can apply in business, The post 5 Cornerstones of Leadership appeared first on Sparq Marketing.
I can immediately tell when a leader is confident or unsure of themselves. It’s either awkward or a leader turns a potentially sticky situation into a collaborative discussion.
As a leader, value that you offer is directly correlated to the number of problems you solve. The bigger the problems you solve the more value you give. If you can creatively and swiftly solve issues that arise, without drama, you’ll add tremendous value.
Leaders are credible if they can back up their claims, reference other’s work, or can lead us to an expert. People don’t necessarily believe that you’re the expert, but they can believe that you know the expert. You may have to reread that one.
A great leader is one who over communicates rather than under communicates. It’s always better not to assume anything, especially when it comes to people. The more you communicate procedures, policies, and expectations, the better off you’ll be.
The great leaders know that connecting with their audience is key to gaining trust. Leaders who show compassion toward others know the “golden rule” to treat others as you’d like to be treated.