8 Steps to Charismatic Leadership
September 29, 2008 in Uncategorized
I have a guest post up at Slacker Manager today:
Defining Leadership
When we think of successful leaders we often think of businessmen and political figures that are in the news. In your own field, you can probably name a handful of men and women who are successful leaders – people with vision and the ability to communicate that vision in order to inspire others.
Leadership is defined by your own personality and level of response-ability. Successful leaders are able to define their goals, persuade others to join them in achieving that goal, and lead their teams to success. But what would you say is the definition of leadership?
Leadership involves more than one person
There is no single definition of leadership. Understanding the different facets of leadership is the first step toward becoming an effective leader. Some common traits of successful and effective leaders include:
- A leader is the appointed head of a group, team or organization.
- A leader is a charismatic individual who is able to make good decisions and inspire others to work toward a common goal.
- A leader has the power to communicate clearly and assertively.
- A leader has the ability to influence others in a positive way.
No single definition is more “right” or more important than any of the others. Leadership is defined by your own personality and level of response-ability, that is, your ability to respond to people and events in a manner that leads to a successful communication or resolution. One thing that all of the definitions have in common, however, is that successful leadership involves more than one person.
