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THE NATURE OF GOOD LEADER delegate and empower other people,

because they know they’re stronger with a
team on their side.

ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS
The nature of a leader is to be flexible and
res-ponsive with people, processes, and While on the topic of empowerment, a
changing situations. good leader also knows how to actively
By being more agile, they are able to adapt listen. This includes being present with
as needed and have a better chance of colleagues, listening to hear rather than to
success. They also need to be able to build respond and paying attention to nonverbal
morale and empower those around them, communication and body language. Good
maintain their values, be diligent and leaders know when to stay quiet versus
consistently hard-working. Importantly, when to speak up and stand their ground,
they should be open-minded and inclusive which is a fine line.
of all those around them.
A HEALTHY DOSE OF HUMILITY
While every leader is unique, a good leader
needs a vision, the ability to empower and No leader is without faults, and the
actively listen to their team and a healthy best leaders are acutely aware of their
dose of humility. They must also know how weaknesses. While some leaders try to
and when to flex their various strengths turn their weaknesses into strengths, I’ve
and possess the self-awareness needed to found the most successful ones instead
acknowledge their weaknesses. focus on owning and honing their natural
talents. Rather than trying to be an expert
There are four important qualities of a good in everything, they become a specialist in a
leader which can help everyone to improve select few areas and then empower others
his/her own management skills. to own their own fabulousness. Moreover,
successful executives build a network
A CLEAR VISION of peers and mentors who have been in
their shoes and can provide them with

For starters, good leaders are clear on shortcuts, recognition and commiseration
their vision and maintain a strategy and as they strive to become the best leaders
accompanying goals to turn that vision into possible.
reality. Moreover, they can concisely and
confidently communicate their plan. At As every good leader possesses a unique
the same time, the most effective leaders set of strengths that make them who
remain flexible along the journey, because they are. If you want to become a good
they know the road to success is bumpy, manager, which is a lifelong journey, start
and trust their vision. small and focus on one or two tips from
all we explained above, then see how you
increase your impact as a leader.
THE ABILITY TO EMPOWER A TEAM

Speaking of which, good leaders also know www.forbes.com
how to rally a team behind their vision www.roberthalf.com
and goals. Rather than micromanage
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Moreover, good leaders are not afraid to
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MAGAZINE OF COLLEGE ST JEAN NYARUSANGE │ VOLUME 07 │ 2023-2024