Yesterday I gave you an article by one brilliant Nigerian as an emphasis on my opinion on the current rift between our leaders and how it sharply contrasts with what obtains in the more mature world. The issue, like I raised yesterday, is that there are certain qualities every leader must possess- qualities that carry the essence of leadership. One of these is Finesse which we mentioned already. In what follows here, I just want you to have a synoptic understanding of what makes a leader good.
- BE a professional. Examples: Be loyal to the organization, perform selfless service, take personal responsibility.
- BE a professional who possess good character traits. Examples: Honesty, competence, candor, commitment, integrity, courage, straightforwardness, imagination.
- KNOW the four factors of leadership - follower, leader, communication, situation.
- KNOW yourself. Examples: strengths and weakness of your character, knowledge, and skills.
- KNOW human nature. Examples: Human needs, emotions, and how people respond to stress.
- KNOW your job. Examples: be proficient and be able to train others in their tasks.
- DO provide direction. Examples: goal setting, problem solving, decision making, planning.
- DO implement. Examples: communicating, coordinating, supervising, evaluating.
- DO motivate. Examples: develop moral and esprit in the organization, train, coach, counsel.
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