In my every day business I am often asked, “How do I become a Leader and someone that people will want to follow or look up to?” The short answer is you need to assess your Leadership Qualities.
Very good question.
The short answer is this: Become a Leader by increasing your value to others and be more than willing to express that value. You can put this to use in EVERY aspect of your life. Your spouse looks to you for direction. Your children look to you for answers and guidance. Every day of your life people are seeking out your leadership to solve their everyday problems.
“Ok, explain this” is usually the first response. So here goes.
First, I am going to list some of the traits of a Leader:
- Someone who is sought-after and pursued
- Radiates confidence
- Focuses on achieving their goals and puts a lot of energy into doing just that
- Rule Follower
- Puts integrity high on their list of qualities they look for in other people and can not tolerate disrespect
- They love and protect those who matter to them and usually love themselves (i.e. are comfortable in their own skin)
- Positive energy and outlook on life
- Risk-taker (ala Donald Trump)
Now, if that list is not enough, here are some common qualities:
- An “abundance” mentality–refuses to live in a state of need but instead lives in abundance
- Criticism is not in their vocabulary
- Assertive and usually dictates the terms
- Leaders can give instructions and is willing to say no–knows that they can’t please everyone but it does not matter
- Usually respects themselves, their body and protect/serve those who follow them
- Confident and have a strong physical presence
- Socially powerful-they usually have a strong, confident voice and control the conversation
- Very protective of their time
- Outgoing, fun, and have high self-esteem
- Never seek approval or question their decision
Are you a Leader or a follower? The more valuable you become to others as a Leader the more they will want to follow you. Once you gain these qualities and traits, the more you will live in abundance and see yourself as that Leader.
I increase my value every single day by reading or learning something new. I read blogs, books, listen to webinars and sharpen my skills. I participate in forums, social networking.
You don’t have to be Albert Einstein in order to bring value. If you know even a little, you are ahead of others who are just beginning their journey. Because you have that slight edge, you already know a little bit more than they do and that puts you in a position of power and value.
When you are seeking information, you may buy hundreds of products, CD’s, courses, etc.. Your goal is to find that one good idea or nugget of gold in each of those items. If you are lucky you will find a handful. Sometimes, you will find nothing. That’s OK.
Think of it this way: every time you do find that nugget, you are a little more knowledgeable than if you hadn’t purchased it! One item is NOT going to get you to your goal of becoming a Leader.
Life is like a jigsaw puzzle. You will eventually have all the pieces and everything will fit together.
To Your Success,
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