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What does it take to be the perfect leader? Unfortunately, there
is no such thing as a perfect leader. This is the reason why
many good leaders try to be better by self-studying, undergoing
training workshops or mentoring. Others do the trial-and-error
method, committing mistakes and learning from these errors.

What does it take to be an effective leader? Below are 11
principles, or secret building blocks, of leadership.

1. You musk know yourself first and self-improve.

Before you become a great leader, ask yourself first. What do I
have that makes me capable of leading? What are my values? What
are my attitudes and goals? Studying oneself either through
self-reflection or interaction with other people will help you
reassess your values and skills needed for leadership. After
seeking your attributes and harness them.

2. Know your tasks.

Being a leader does not mean you go bossing around other people,
commanding them to do things that you yourself do not know or
cannot do. You, of all people, should know your job and your
followers (co-team players in others words) as well. Knowing
yours and your groups tasks will guide your ability to
accomplish a task.

3. Responsibility is the key.

When you did something wrong in your group or organization, do
not blame other people for your mistakes. Mistakes happen all
the time and it depends on us on how to improve and not do them
the next time they happen. When something goes awry, analyze the
situation. Do a corrective measure. And then try not to do it
the next time. 4. Good decision-making skills.

A good leader knows how to and does make timely and sound
decisions. He or she does that by assessing a problem or task,
weighing the pros and cons of a decision, implements it, and
evaluates. A good leader also tries to improve his methods in
problem solving and decision making so that a situation rises,
he or she doesnt panic and make mistakes.

5. Be an example.

If you come to presentations unprepared, what would your
subordinates or co-team players think of you? You should lead by
example. Address tasks promptly and proficiently. They want to
see that you could also handle your responsibilities well and
not just them.

6. Look out for your people.

Remember: You work with people. These are not robots, working
emotionless. If somebody is very sick, then probably it would be
nice if you tell him or her to take a day off. Or when you
successfully clinched a deal with a client, dont you think your
subordinates would think of you highly when you give them
bonuses or some form of reward?

Understand, that like you, they are also people. Know them and
appreciate their efforts. Sincerely care for your subordinates.

7. Provide your subordinates with information.

Update your subordinates of the projects that your company or
group is currently doing. Tell them your assessments, so that
they would also feel your reasons for finishing certain tasks.
Let them understand where youre coming from, so that, in the
end, they would also have the same motivation as you when it
comes to accomplishing a certain goal.

8. Instill the value of responsibility among your subordinates.

Help your subordinates develop good working habits and character
traits. These in turn will help your co-team players handle
their responsibilities at work.

9. Communication channels should be open between you and your
subordinates.

Communication is the key. You should inform your subordinates
your expectations from them. If they have problems, tell them
that they can ask you.

10. You are a team.

Remember that you are there with your subordinates to work, as
efficiently as possible, to accomplish something.

11. Harness your organizations capabilities.

If you develop your teams spirit, you will work as one and by
doing so, you will be able to maximize the full potentials of
your team.

Remember: Anyone can be a leader. Anyone that is willing and
determine to accomplish a goal can be a leader. One can improve
his or her traits by focusing on his desirable ones and channel
these to defeat the unhealthy traits. That is why there is no
such thing as a perfect leader every leader has his or her
share of unhealthy traits. Instead, better leaders, try to
harness their desirable traits and overcome their ugly ones.