A special tribute to Mandalay Unversity Townhall Meeting between Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Su Kyi and Mandalay University Students @August 11, 2018 9am
"Leader always stay in middle of the pack, so he or she sees who is doing what in front and back"
― Legendary Myanmar Gurkha Soldiers'
"Leader always stay in middle of the pack, so he or she sees who is doing what in front and back"
― Legendary Myanmar Gurkha Soldiers'
Peoples appreciate that the leaders to keep in touch with
the people or with the real situation all time to make Nation’s and its people
lives easier. In the histories after histories, once not in touch with real
situations, simple things turned into very grave situations unnecessarily
Everybody
defines leadership differently but I really like the way one philosopher defines
leadership, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the
way.” Irrespective of how you define a leader, he or she can prove to be a
difference maker between success and failure. A good leader has a futuristic
vision and knows how to turn his ideas into real-world success stories. In this
article, we take an in-depth look at some of the important
leadership qualities that separate good leaders from a bad one
The supreme quality of leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real
success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football
field, in an army, or in an office.” Honesty and integrity are two
important ingredients which make a good leader. How can you expect your
followers to be honest when you lack these qualities yourself? Leaders succeed
when they stick to their values and core beliefs and without ethics, this will
not be possible.
To
be an effective
leader, you should be confident enough to ensure that other follow
your commands. If you are unsure about your own decisions and qualities, then your
subordinates will never follow you. As a leader, you have to be oozing with
confidence, show some swagger and assertiveness to gain the respect of your
subordinates. This does not mean that you should be overconfident, but you
should at least reflect the degree of confidence required to ensure that your followers
trust you as a leader
Probably
the most difficult job for a leader is to persuade others to follow. It can
only be possible if you inspire your followers by setting a good example. When
the going gets tough, they look up to you and see how you react to the
situation. If you handle it well, they will follow you. As a leader, should
think positive and this positive approach should be visible through your
actions. Stay calm under pressure and keep the motivation
level up. As John one leader puts it, “If your actions inspire
others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
If you are successful in inspiring your subordinates, you can easily overcome
any current and future challenge easily
Your teams look up to you and if you want them to give them
their all, you will have to be passionate about it too. When your teammates see
you getting your hands dirty, they will also give their best shot. It will also
help you to gain the respect of your subordinates and infuse new energy in your
team members, which helps them to perform better. If they feel that you are not
fully committed or lacks passion, then it would be an uphill task for the
leader to motivate your followers to achieve the goal
Until you clearly communicate your vision to your team and tell
them the strategy to achieve the goal, it will be very difficult for you to get
the results you want. Simply put, if you are unable to communicate your message
effectively to your team, you can never be a good leader. A good communicator
can be a good leader. Words have the power to motivate people and make them do
the unthinkable. If you use them effectively, you can also achieve better
results
Apart
from having a futuristic vision, a leader should have the ability to take the
right decision at the right time. Decisions taken by leaders have a profound
impact on masses. A leader should think long and hard before taking a decision
but once the decision is taken, stand by it. Although, most leaders take
decisions on their own, but it is highly recommended that you consult key
stakeholders before taking a decision. After all, they are the ones
who will benefit or suffer from your decisions
When it comes to accountability “A good leader takes little
more than his share of the blame and little less than his share of the credit.”
Make sure that every one of your subordinates is accountable for what they are
doing. If they do well, give them a pat on the back but if they struggle, make
them realize their mistakes and work together to improve. Holding them
accountable for their actions will create a sense of responsibility among your
subordinates and they will go about the business more seriously
You cannot do everything, right. It is important for a leader to
focus on key responsibilities while leaving the rest to others. By that, I mean
empowering your followers and delegating tasks to them. If you continue to
micromanage your subordinates, it will develop a lack of trust and more
importantly, you will not be able to focus on important matters, as you should
be. Delegate tasks to your subordinates and see how they perform. Provide them
with all the resources and support they need to achieve the objective and give
them a chance to bear the responsibility
What
separates a leader from a follower? One of the greatest visionary of our time
answers this question this way, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader
and a follower.” In order to get ahead in today’s fast-paced world, a
leader must be creative and innovative at the same time. Creative thinking and
constant innovation is what makes you and your team stand out from the crowd.
Think out of the box to come up with unique ideas and turn those ideas and
goals into reality
Last but certainly not the least and very important quality is
empathy especially these times with automations. Leaders should develop empathy with their followers.
Unfortunately, most leaders follow a dictatorial style and neglect empathy
altogether. Due to this, they fail to make a closer connection with their
followers. Understanding the problems of your followers and feeling their pain
is the first step to become an effective leader. Even that is not enough until
you work hard and provide your followers with the suitable solution to their
problems
Peace to People ; Peace on Earth
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