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Seven Things that Characterize True Leaders
Many people puzzled about what qualities that make true leaders; different school of thoughts have different views on this but here are my thoughts on what characterizes true leaders:
1. They die to Self
True leaders are not selfish or self-serving but people-oriented. They can go through discomfort in order to bring comfort to their people. True leaders make sure that their people are well taken care of. They are good shepherd.
1. They die to Self
True leaders are not selfish or self-serving but people-oriented. They can go through discomfort in order to bring comfort to their people. True leaders make sure that their people are well taken care of. They are good shepherd.
2. They tell the truth
The popular saying that ‘’you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free’’, is very true with leadership. True leaders are in touch with humanity, they tell themselves and those they lead the truth therefore their lives are like open books and this saves them from scandals. They are humans so they have emotions but in all they take charge of situations. Telling the truth may bring you temporary unhappiness but it surely gives you everlasting joy. Truth and wisdom work together.
3. They have charisma
Charisma is a magnetic personal attraction that draws others to you, making them feel better about themselves associating with you. True leaders possess this nature and do not (heart) use it to rob people. Real charisma is developed by cultivating the nature that truly care about others.
4. They are committed to the course
True leaders work hard by giving their best in order to make the goal happen. They do not waver but stay focused on the main thing. True leaders don’t go to sleep until the deal is done and dusted.
A leader is a giver and giver is a lover. What you cannot give, you cannot keep. True leaders give themselves wholly to service because leadership is service to the people and not self-serving. They truly give their time, talent and treasure for the betterment of all.
6. They are people of good character
Talent may take you to the top but character is what will keep you there. True leaders are brand ambassadors, they exhibit characters worthy of emulation because their lives are models to the people.
7. They do little things in a great way
Leaders are courageous and visionary. Great men never set out for greatness but kept doing little things in great ways and greatness crowns their efforts. True leaders are not subdued by the challenges of life rather they unleash the greatness within them and reign in life.
If you can diligently make these seven points part of your life, you will see your leadership ability become better.
The popular saying that ‘’you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free’’, is very true with leadership. True leaders are in touch with humanity, they tell themselves and those they lead the truth therefore their lives are like open books and this saves them from scandals. They are humans so they have emotions but in all they take charge of situations. Telling the truth may bring you temporary unhappiness but it surely gives you everlasting joy. Truth and wisdom work together.
3. They have charisma
Charisma is a magnetic personal attraction that draws others to you, making them feel better about themselves associating with you. True leaders possess this nature and do not (heart) use it to rob people. Real charisma is developed by cultivating the nature that truly care about others.
4. They are committed to the course
True leaders work hard by giving their best in order to make the goal happen. They do not waver but stay focused on the main thing. True leaders don’t go to sleep until the deal is done and dusted.
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5. They are giversA leader is a giver and giver is a lover. What you cannot give, you cannot keep. True leaders give themselves wholly to service because leadership is service to the people and not self-serving. They truly give their time, talent and treasure for the betterment of all.
6. They are people of good character
Talent may take you to the top but character is what will keep you there. True leaders are brand ambassadors, they exhibit characters worthy of emulation because their lives are models to the people.
7. They do little things in a great way
Leaders are courageous and visionary. Great men never set out for greatness but kept doing little things in great ways and greatness crowns their efforts. True leaders are not subdued by the challenges of life rather they unleash the greatness within them and reign in life.
If you can diligently make these seven points part of your life, you will see your leadership ability become better.
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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 19th July 2016.
