In order to be an effective leader, you need to first understand what leadership actually is. Many people mistakenly believe that leadership is simply overseeing a group or organization. However, there's much more to it than that. Effective leaders possess a number of qualities that allow them to successfully navigate through challenges and inspire others to do the same. This month, we'll explore some of the key characteristics of successful leaders and how you can develop them in yourself. By doing so, you'll be well on your way to becoming a more effective leader in your own right.
To me, leadership is the capability to inspire others and guide them through difficult tasks and times. It is about understanding people’s emotions and developing a trust that encourages collaboration towards a shared goal. Leadership also involves working with a team to develop innovative ideas and create efficient processes to maximize success. Above all, it requires being both humble and confident while possessing excellent communication skills to motivate and bring out the best in all members of an organization. In the trades, sometimes we have a false belief that we need to know how to do all the skilled work of any team member that we lead. This is simply not true. We need to understand the person, not the work