Principles of Good Leadership

Posted by Alex on February 1, 2010 under Blog News | Be the First to Comment

George S. Patton once said, “Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”

Good leadership not only involves in getting the tasks completed, but also in getting the best out of your team members. It amounts to a whole lot of output than you can ever imagine. It’s only a good captain who can ensure that his ship remains afloat during a bad storm, and with the economic downtime around us, what each organization and team needs is good captains. What then makes one a good leader? Is it the authority? The power? The experience? Or the exposure? A good leader has a lot more about him/her than just these basics. Do you think you are a good leader and all you need is the right organization and team to create wonders? Then be sure to have the following characteristics, because that is what the organizations look for in their leaders.

Good leaders are ones who do not abuse authority or power they have, but at the same time guide their team towards the right goal. The most important characteristic of a good leader is having a practical approach towards the goals and more so during the period of crisis. The sensible and straight forward decisions which are often the result of practical thinking helps in recognizing the facts- the strong areas and the weak spots. This helps in making a precise review of the situation rather than evading the facts. Good leaders also need to have the skill of open communication and transparency. Interacting with the employees and letting them know not just what is expected out of them, but also what they can expect from the organization helps in building a bond that pushes the employee take that extra mile to help achieve the target. A healthy organizational culture plays an important role in the productivity of the employees. Giving your team a chance to voice their opinions/viewpoints and air their concerns helps in maintaining a rumor-free and gossip-free environment at work.

Apart from all this you also have to analyze each difficult/tight situation effectively and understand what is happening and how you can effectively prevent it from recurring. Having a clear view of the goal and mission of the organization helps you in steering your employees towards the same. But remember to check your enthusiasm and set realistic goals and targets at all times.