An effective leader must be willing to make the tough decisions and accept responsibility for those decisions. Never blame others for your bad decisions, admit when you have made a mistake.
An effective leader must be willing to jump in and go to work, never expect others to do something you are unwilling to do yourself.
An effective leader must never compromise their values and integrity. Always be honest and upfront with everyone. People will not follow someone they do not trust.
An effective leader must be willing to listen to all sides of an issue before jumping to a conclusion. “If you will listen, it is amazing how much people will tell you”, Jim Tobin.
An effective leader looks and acts the part. Image is very important; you must look and act professional in order to gain respect. First impressions can be difficult to overcome, be sure to make a good first impression.
An effective leader always treats others with respect. She/he is no better than the people they lead.
An effective leader communicates with people. Everyone should know what is going on and why; they should feel like they are part of the team, involved in every decision that affects them.
An effective leader helps others to succeed and recognizes their contributions. Everyone wants to feel important and will work harder when they do.
An effective leader recognizes the strengths of others and does not feel threatened by them, rather looks for ways to incorporate each person’s strengths.
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