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word leader stems from 'leden', which means 'to travel', or 'to
show the way'. The true measure of a successful leader is his ability
to lead by example and live the brand values of his organisation.
It is important to remember that most leaders start small and more
often than not have to accomplish big tasks with limited resources.
The beauty of a small team is that everyone is invaluable and contributes
as much to the positive outcome of a project as the one who is responsible
for orchestrating their effort. In such a situation, a leader's
success is dependent on his ability to understand and work with
individual talent and bring out the best in each of his team members.
To do so, it is often necessary for a leader to delegate and give
individuals the freedom to hone and prove their skill on live business
projects. This 'on-the-job' experience acts as a catalyst to transform
average performers into confident achievers.
Along with being passionate about their job,
good leaders must be committed enough to burn the midnight oil themselves,
if they expect their team to work long hours towards the attainment
of business goals. In my world, a true leader is one who has the
ability to generate commitment towards the cause and make his team
believe that the impossible could be made possible by providing
a roadmap that greatly increases their chances of success.
I also believe that challenge is integral to
facilitating good leadership as it makes individuals move out of
their comfort zones to perform tasks that require hard work, innovation,
and character. It is success at these difficult assignments that
separates the men from the boys and helps a leader come into his
own.
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