The 9 Admired Key Traits to Becoming an Indispensable Leader

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Leadership is not a destination, it is a journey in which you continuously learn, grow and become an example for innumerable people. Whenever one thinks of a leader there are certain qualities that we expect them to showcase and those qualities are not all necessarily related to the cut-throat competitiveness, rather they can be simple ones like showing courage, being loyal, and other traits that are simply invaluable. One person cannot have all of them, but one an always try and inculcate them into their daily lives and very being. It is not essential that one has to be a leader or manage people to cultivate these skills, an individual can look up to a leader and inculcate these skills to become a better person altogether. Given below are some of the most invaluable traits seen in leaders that are admired by people all across the world:

1. Integrity

A good leader will never compromise on his/her integrity because to them authenticity and reliability are the topmost hallmarks of sincerity. They would rather loose a deal than their integrity and this is what makes them different. It is all about doing the right thing even when circumstances around you nudge you towards the wrong direction.

2. Equality

It is a human tendency to prefer some people over the others; however, as a good leader you have to throw away all your favouritism out of the window. Good leaders would give an opportunity to everyone to grow without any form of biasness. A good way to develop this skill is to question yourself before you do or say something to someone, how would I feel if someone did that or said that to me? this will invariably guide you to the righteous path.

3. Decisiveness

It is extremely difficult to take a decision and then stick by it, that is why this trait is admired in the leaders. The employees are quick to lose confidence on a leader who changes his/ her viewpoint and stance every day. An exceptional leader will not take any decision in haste, rather think about all the pros and cons and evaluate the situation objectively, but once a decision has been made, he/she will do the best to honour it.

4. Accessibility

Every individual wants a platform where they can keep their opinions. The leaders are undoubtedly very busy people with a lot of pressure and responsibility on their shoulders but those who make time for their employees even from their busy schedules are the ones most admired by people all over the globe. The leader should have an aura around themselves but that aura need not be so that people are afraid to even approach you. It is all about managing your time effectively and setting your priorities right.

5. Resilience

To be able to dream big and stop at nothing is not everyone’s cup of tea. But leaders exhibit resilience and they are like bamboo stuck in a storm, that is, they would prefer to bend rather than break and be out of the game altogether. People and employees alike look up to them for this trait because no matter what they take their boat ashore.

6. Empathy

The trait that is admired the most is the ability of the leader to empathetically take a decision and put themselves into the shoes of the other person. Humility and compassion go a long way and people appreciate this trait and have genuine respect for such leaders.

7. Vision

To have a vision in mind and then to align your efforts around that is a trait only a good leader embodies. A clear vision helps you to see where the company is going and what is expected out of the employees. In their vision, they always look at the bigger picture of things and therefore their perspective is mostly right and it helps them take the right decisions and then to evaluate it in the perfect manner.

8. Open-Mindedness 

The traditional and orthodox approaches may have worked for a long period of time but the same old redundant techniques might not now. The trait of open-mindedness is appreciated by the people because it tells them that the leader is not rigid rather is open to the correct path instead of the old one. Having a fresh eye and listening to new perspectives is one way by which open-mindedness can be developed effectively.

9. Continuously Improving

Perfection is a myth and no one is perfect and therefore leaders who know their mistakes and try to work on them in order to strive for improvement automatically become people’s favourite.

While all of these traits are admired, it is important to note that no one leader is born with all of them and all of these traits are learnable. So, have confidence on yourself and start your journey to become an admirable leader.