QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS IN A MODERN ENVIRONMENT

SYED ALAMDAR HUSSAIN

Country Head - MB Enterprises

Leadership & leadership theories are a significant part of the modern work environment. The qualities of a true leader determines the way an organization is governed & managed, especially in a globalized environment.

‘THE LEADERSHIP TRUST’:

It’s the leadership trust that comes as a huge factor significantly for the people working in an organization. Why it holds vital elements of change is because of the trust factor involved.

‘CONNECTING WITH YOUR SUB-ORDINATES’:

Exemplary leadership means a lot for the sub-ordinates working under the leader or a manager responsible for the whole unit. What holds significant value is the way a Leadership connects with his employees. A leadership should have the distinct quality of connecting people & engaging them with each other for an effective team performance. Connecting with subordinates creates values while working as a team player.

It’s your connection that will make a sustainable relationship between a leader & his employees.

‘A CONFIDENT ORATOR’:

Being a confident orator is a must for a leader if he wants to enjoy his position of trust. What he says & what he terms as important will be given the due importance for future attainment of targets. While living in a target oriented world, words of motivation & words of wisdom holds immense values for future change management. Therefore, to become a confident orator it’s important to realize the ‘Powers of words’ & how to motivate employees for future results.

At the end of the day, its results that matters for a leader. Results means business because they generate profits, values, motivation, & sense of achievement & sense of responsibility.

‘LEADING FROM THE FRONT’:

‘Leading from the front’ as the phrase is used commonly for a true leader & his impactful leadership. How can people follow you if you don’t have a vision & the actions to do what you expect from them? To be a leader with a significant impact there needs to be a history of a series of successes attached to your impressive profile. The hard work that you have achieved matters most to become an example for others.

The following are some of the traits of a true leader;

1. Embrace Operational Excellence:

Embracing operational excellence is what effective leaders are committed for continuous improvements. To achieve operational excellence a leader should be strict in his discipline & highly professional in his attitude. The agendas must be clear, concise & highly practical for achieving operational excellence. As a leader you shouldn’t micromanage. Let your people do their job, give them the sense of ownership and hold them accountable for results. Give them the sense of responsibility & pride. Also ensure they have access to both the financial & human resources they need to get the job done.

2. Encourage Employees & Make Them Feel Easy:

Encourage your employees to get out of the comfort zone & make them feel easy. Employee motivation is one of the most creative elements of a leader. As a leader you should know what is the best use of your employees are. It’s all about proper utilization of resources while making them comfortable. Creating good rapport not only means that you are sensitive for your employees, but also that you want to work in a friendly environment. Self-confidence in employees will not only help them in their career, but will also bring good results for your company. It builds them for their next promotion as well as rises a sense of determination that is good for the company.

3. Nurturing the Right Culture:

The right organizational culture & maintenance of that culture is an indirect responsibility of a leader. A culture of excellence is always beneficial for strict disciplinary reasons. As the leader of the business you should know what’s the right tone and the right culture to get what you need. You don’t have to be a Hitler, however, you need to know your business requirements & what the right strategy is. An organizational culture always paves the way in terms of creative elements & creating success theories.