The capacity to lead is crucial to success in life. We must be willing to lead ourselves in addition to being able to lead others. Nobody ever achieves success in life by by copying others. We sometimes need to forge a daring new route for ourselves.
Being an effective
leader involves more than just standing out from the crowd. A leader must take
action. The genuine measure of leadership is to look at the acts that the
leader does, which is all too rarely done in America. Instead, we just accept
that someone looks or sounds like a leader.
However, we must
focus on deeds rather than superficial looks if we hope to develop into
effective leaders ourselves. Eight stages are included in the article's title,
although they should not be seen as progressive steps as many recipes or
instruction manuals do. Instead, consider these as regular tasks that you must
complete.
Be mindful of
fresh opportunities first. "Reality" is not static but rather is
always changing. Consider the great innovators, explorers, and social change
makers in history. Some may only claim that certain people are successful
because they were fortunate enough to be in the appropriate location at the
appropriate moment. Maybe, but if they hadn't been looking for it, it wouldn't
have happened.
Second, be open to
ideas from anyone and everyone, including your adversaries. The most sage
leaders are always monitoring their rivals. We frequently witness instances of
this investigation and reconnaissance in conflict, politics, and business.
Through a particular research, too many people focus on identifying a flaw to
attack. Avoid falling prey to this tendency if you want to be a leader of good
change. Instead, be careful not to fall into that trap yourself if you discover
a weakness. Find a way to enhance your own qualities to match the strength if
you can.
Third, always
learn something new and find new ways to spread the word. This implies that
both internally and internationally, you must always endeavor to broaden your
perspectives. Continue to broaden your social horizons while also nourishing
your intellect with fresh information and lessons. Engage in new socialsettings, get out and meet new people, etc. You never know when these new
encounters will be beneficial to you in your leadership position.
Fourth, look for
and discover solutions in subtle hints. Investigate further and keep asking
questions. In that you're looking for additional information, this is an
extension of the third stage. But this also implies that you'll have to veer
away from the conventional lines of inquiry. Read more than just bestsellers
and works from the canon of literature. Attend seminars rather than lessons
since there is more opportunity for discussion and questions. Find the
unorthodox writers, educators, and thinkers.
Fifth, come up
with your own remedies if none already exist. There are no justifications. The
innovation process is driven by necessity. If you've never tried it, how do you
know it won't work? Keep in mind that not every approach needs to be made from
the front. Consider your issue from all angles, then try numerous solutions in
a variety of combinations.
Sixth, try to
cheer up at least one person you care about each day. Making it a point to show
consideration and compassion to one person each day can help you develop the
habit of doing so, which will spread to others around you. Your own pleasure is
nourished by making others happy. Just consider how much happier the world
would be if we all spread joy a little bit more.
Offer assistance
even if there seems to be no benefit to you. This entails more than just making
a payment. Giving yourself, your time, and your energy is what it entails.
Helping someone you don't know will sometimes need taking highly personal
action.
Finally, never
allow a bad comment be your final statement on something. No matter how
optimistic you may be about the possibility of a project or activity, if your
closing words are negative, others will continue to associate you with
negativity. Accentuate the good, and you'll be more likely to get a good
result.
