ANIL KUMAR MISHRAPRINCIPAL, JNV MORIGAON,

ASSAM.

A simple definition of Leadership is that Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards

achieving a common goal.

The sign of a good is the honesty towards his/her work and group.

You should be very honest to your own self as well. Never loose your integrity, whatever be the

circumstances, because a leader will not be considered reliable and worth following, if he/she loses honesty.

Confidence should exude in every word you say; in every thing you do.

Have the confidence to manage people and show them the right path, when ever they seek your guidance.

People who see panic or uncertainty in the eyes of their leader won’t consider him / her worth depending upon, in the times of crisis.

If you want to be known as good leader, it is very important to be patient.

Be cool, calm and collected. Do not panic or loose your temper when the

situation is never wrecking. A good leader considers crisis, emotions and

tricky situations a part of his journey and never loose his composure.

To become a good leader , you should always remains steadfast to the goal, without wasting time in checking for the possibility of hindrances that might creep in.

If you find any obstacles in this process, consider it as your moral responsibility to solve them and find better ways to make progress towards the target.

People will respond more openly to a leader who is dedicated towards his / her work and constantly works for the betterment of the group.

You should be Zealous about your work and prove yourself as a source of inspiration for the people around you.

Consistency is an important leadership quality. Maintain your own way of approach and do not

change it radically. Displaying inconsistency will confound others. Remember, you are the part of the team. Therefore, before expecting consistency from

other, ensure that you are stable on your part.

Always encourage your juniors and congratulate them for all their achievements, whether small or big.

This will create a healthy environment in your group, which will in turn motivate your group members to give their best performance every time they are assigned task.

A leader should be able to reach the people around him/her effectively.

Good communication skills are, in fact, key to become a good leader.

If you possess all the above qualities, but the “very important” communication skill is lacking in you, you can never become good leader.

Compare your leadership skills with the 12 characteristics recognized leaders perform:

When you think of strong leaders you have known, it’s likely they all displayed a clearly-defined purpose in life, which gave them a sense of direction.

It’s also likely that their mission was not self-centered, but rather made a difference in some way for others. People such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Candy Lightner (who started “Mothers Against Drunk Driving” after her daughter was killed by a drunk driver) illustrate that anyone who knows his or her mission in life can be a true leader.

If you don’t know what your mission is, think about the things you enjoy doing and what you are most inspired by.

You will know you have found your true life mission when you feel as though you are doing what you were meant to do.

Big thinking is the magnet that attracts others. Big thinkers see beyond immediate realities to distant possibilities.

Projecting this “vision” inspires others to join them. Important elements in thinking big include believing

that for every problem there is a solution, and using imagination as a creative resource to solve problems.

Being able to admit mistakes is an example of high ethics. True leaders maintain high standards and deal honourably with others.

They have the courage to put ethics first and speak up for what they believe in.

Behaving ethically helps others trust them. Dr. Stephen Covey says, “If you want to build trust, you have to

start by being trustworthy”. While most of us think we are ethical, we sometimes find

ourselves in situations where living up to our ethical beliefs is difficult.

These situations separate true leaders from everyone else.

Between 1970 and 2020, the amount of change that people will experience will equal that which occurred in the 500 year period prior to 1970.

Effective leaders have the ability to move with the times.

They maintain a positive, flexible attitude toward change.

They may even act as the change agents themselves, identifying changes that need to be made, and initiating them.

Sensitive leaders show empathy for others’ needs.

They give support and understanding without becoming overwhelmed by others’ problems.

They are aware of hoe their own behavior and attitudes influence the people around them.

Effective leaders use their sensitivity to help others get what they want, thereby inspiring loyalty in their followers.

Effective leaders have the courage to take risks.

They try, even when the odds are against them.

However, they stay on the right side of the fine line between taking calculated risks, and indulging in foolish recklessness.

Effective leaders act decisively; they know this can make the difference between mediocrity and greatness.

Being indecisive can waste time, money and energy.

If you delay too long, other people or circumstances decide for you.

Making effective decisions requires good judgement.

Effective leaders recognize the responsibility that accompanies power.

They use their power to influence people and circumstances, without being manipulative.

They learn to share power with others, a process known as ‘’empowerment’’.

Personal power is much more important than position power. Those who influence others only through power of their

positions lose their power when they lose their positions. Personal power goes with you, regardless of your role or

circumstances.

The secret of good communication is not just in how well you speak,

but in how well you listen.

The quality of communication is more important than the quantity.

This is especially important in stressful situations. Example, in

conflicts, how you say something is just as important as what you

say.

In addition, the ability to translate our own internal emotional

reactions into well-considered responses is essential to good

communication.

In today’s world, with the trend towards using teams to solve problems, the ability to help a group of people to work together is becoming increasingly important.

Whether a person is officially the team leader does not matter.

Every team member has the power to influence the climate of the group in a significant way, and the internal dynamics of the group can determine the quality of the group’s output.

Although we usually think of courage as being needed only in times of danger, it is also needed when decisive action offers benefits, but there are accompanying risks.

Taking responsibility for your decisions and actions, whatever the outcome, requires courage, as does admitting you made a mistake.

Commitment is the glue that holds the other 11 leadership characteristics together.

You demonstrate commitment through tenacity when the going becomes difficult.

Committed people make sacrifices for what they believe in.