WHAT A GOOD LEADER SHOULD BE IN MY EYES

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.