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Having a good leader in your life is important because a good leader influences the actions that you do. They are like a role model for people to follow. A good leader keeps the environment positive and creates an impact. They are not only fun to be around but are responsible, strong in interpersonal skills as well as know what the people want.
So what makes a good leader? There are several qualities that a leader must possess to be the best. Some of which are:
- Observant.
- Good listener.
- Communicate clearly.
- Passionate about work.
- They never stop learning.
- Integrity.
- Courage.
- Respect.
- Self-Awareness.
- Empathy.
Good leaders know that they won’t have a happy and motivated team unless they themselves exhibit a positive attitude (Ho, 2022). They walk with an attitude of servitude but they also make sure that they can communicate clearly with the people around them. In fact, Business News Daily states that good leaders have the emotional intelligence to understand and accept that change is inevitable (Fallon & Gausepohl, 2023). Being a good leader isn’t easy, it takes time and as quoted by John Maxwell, it’s a lifelong journey…
