According to the MERRIAM WEBSTER:

a position as a leader of a group,

organization, etc.
the time when a person holds the position of
leader
 the power or ability to lead other people
 the leaders of a group, organization, or
country
• Each of us believe we have a good
idea about what it means to be a good
leader, but when it comes to defining
the concept, the picture is not so clear.
• For some, leadership is motivation,
for others, it equals results, for others
it is inspiration.
• Anyway, we can define leadership
based on common elements that
we all agree on.
• Here are 10 ways to define the art
of leading:
1. Vision
Leading means having a vision and sharing it with others.
Only when you get to inspire others, it is possible to share
a common goal towards which to direct the efforts and
dedication of the entire team. What is your vision?
2. Motivation
The leader knows how to motivate better than anyone
else; it is one of their main functions as people managers.
Through motivation, the leader channels the energy and
professional potential of their coworkers, in order to
achieve the objectives.
3. Serving

The leader is at the service of the team, and not

the other way around. Group members must have
and feel the support of their leader, the tools
needed to do their jobs properly must be available
to them, they must have recognition for their
efforts and know that there is a person paying
attention in order to correct bad habits.
4. Empathy

One of the basic qualities of any leader

seeking success is precisely emotional
intelligence, that ability – often innate – that
makes leaders put themselves in the place of
others, understand their concerns and solve
problems.
5. Creativity

Good leaders are able to create an environment that

will encourage all the members of their team to
develop their skills and imagination, so that they can
contribute to the common project and vision of the
company. If you want to lead successfully, respect
the creativity of others and learn from the people
around you; their ideas will surely prove to be
positive for you.
6. Thoroughness
A good leader sets the bar high for their people,
because they want to reach the goals and make the
best of their teams.

* In addition , the leader must know how to listen, in

order to know the needs of the people, and then
provide the necessary time and resources for them
to do their job properly, and therefore meet what is
demanded of them.
7. Managing

The leader must be at the forefront to lead and

guide their team throughout the whole process
until the goal is reached. Pure management
focuses on the tasks, real leadership focuses
on the people.
8. Team building

True leadership is about working in a team to

reach a common goal.

Team-aware leaders take responsibility when

something is wrong, and reward the group
after a job well done.
9. Taking risks

The leader is the one responsible for taking the

risks that others are not willing to take.

Good leaders know how to get ahead of their time,

they see opportunities where others can’t and
know how to spread the enthusiasm for their vision
to try to make it real.
10. Improving

True leadership seeks continuous

improvement. Leaders have the ability to
turn the people in their teams into stars,
people who have improved and
developed their skills through the
influence of their leader.
In short, the definition of leadership has nothing
to do with the hierarchy or position of anyone in
the company; it has nothing to do with
imposing views but with listening to those who
know.
Leadership is the attitude assumed by those
looking for something different, who are
committed to achieving a goal and whose
conviction they manage to transmit to others
through enthusiasm and optimism to reach a
common goal.
 1. Honesty and Integrity
• 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.
 2. Confidence

• 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.
 3. Inspire Others

• 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.
 4. Commitment and Passion

• 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.
 5. Good Communicator

• 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.
 6. Decision-Making Capabilities

• 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.
 7. Accountability
• 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.
 8. Delegation and Empowerment

• 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.
 9. Creativity and Innovation

• 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.
 10. Empathy

• Last but certainly not the least, is

empathy. 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.