There is not much leader you can trust. Finding good leader is not an easy
task. Most of the leader we have today talked too much for people’s welfare but
they are only talking to their hidden agenda to enrich themselves at the
expense of people’s taxes. They are good in defending their personal interest
but not good enough in giving better services in people’s behalf. They talked too
much rhetoric promising all heavens but no earth.
A good leader is people-oriented not money-oriented. The motto is “people
first, interest second.”
There are many requirements for a leader to possess. A good leader
should have enough strength in his character. During difficult times, he should
be in the front line to know how to make things in order, expedite better
decision and never give up until the problem is solved. His strength should be
solid and strong in character.
He should be more understanding and considerate to the shortcomings of
his people. He should guide them to make the right decision to their own
advantage. He is willing to listen to views of other people. They may have
better ideas very helpful which he did not have at the moment. If found it possible,
he will support them to build their confidence and personal enrichment.
He should be firm in his decision and not deviates easily from what he
plans to do. He should always carry-on his purpose of what he believe the right
thing to do for the benefit of his followers. He should disregard any personal
ambition and focus himself to the need of his people.
He should have enough humility to accept any responsibility of any error
in judgment in case there is failure of an endeavor. He should give recognition
to any of his followers that excels in his performance in the job he handled.
He should be willing to work hand in hand with his followers for the
accomplishment of certain activity they will pursue.
He should give power to convince rather than power to order. Convincing
will mean something to them for their willingness to help. Ordering will
alienate them as it is a sign of imposing authority they can’t question.
He should inspire people to do something of importance not only for
people’s benefit but also to uplift their own spirit.
If there is conflict between his followers, he should interfere for the
settlement of the issue. He should not leave the situation hanging. Early
settlement of dispute will bring harmony to better relationship among his
followers.
His courage should be unlimited to face all the difficulties without
letting it go unsolved and undecided. He should impart to his followers any
triumph of his accomplishment that such is not without their support. He should
have enough intelligence to face the challenge, integrity to build up trust
among his people and courage to face the storm.
He should have selfless dedication for the fulfillment of the task
given to him without too much doubt of his capability being a good leader. He
should have high value of leadership to inspire his followers to do the same
and to lift their weakening spirit to do without him.
He will not stop performing his obligation to his followers even in the
midst of some defeat. He will try again and again until something will come to
their benefits.
He should focus himself to specific goal and accomplish what is
necessary before going to another activity in mind.
He should have enough patience to handle his flock. He should be fair
in his relationship with his subordinate without favoring anyone because of
influence that may cloud his judgment.
He should welcome constructive criticism for the betterment of his
function and the perfection of decision-making ability that he did not see.
He should always stay true to the trust given to him by his followers
and have decent motives whatever action he carried out for people’s benefit but
not on himself.
A good leader will not feel tired. He will continue with great
satisfaction to inspire to do lot more with superior work and perfection of his
decision.
If you can do all these then you are developing yourself to be a great
leader someday.
