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Qualities Of A Great Leader

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Leadership. There are many who find themselves in the position of leadership within their place of work, but that doesn’t always mean that they are effective as a leader. The success of a company can rely on whether or not those in management know how to instruct and direct others on their team. What are the true characteristics of a great leader? Great leaders have the ability to empower others, which will influence other people (Maxwell, 1997). Being a mentor is one very important quality of being a successful leader. In his book Developing the Leaders Around You (1995), John C. Maxwell states “Great leaders share themselves and what they have learned” (Maxwell, 1995, p 34). These leaders help others grow in knowledge, whether it is …show more content…

That was over 10 years ago, and that former manager left a lasting impression which has inspired me to come alongside others as he did for me. Another great quality of a leader is to be a mentor. This is not a new concept, but it is new to the company that I work for where they have now instituted a new mentorship program. Currently, I am being mentored by an Accounting Manager whom I chose for the following reasons. First, he has been with the company for over 25 years and understands the business, which includes the politics of the corporation and how to handle certain situations. Second, my knowledge of accounting is limited and he takes time to explain the company’s financials. He has been an asset in guiding me in my professional career. Because of these managers and mentors, past and present as mentioned above, I have developed skills to help me lead others both personally and professionally. Leaders also have the ability to motivate others to achieve greatness. Often, lofty goals are set that are difficult for one person to accomplish alone. A true leader understands that they cannot take on the task alone. Therefore they need other like-minded individuals on their team in order to obtain the goal. According to Glick-Smith (2015), leaders are able to instill significance in others because they know they cannot tackle their obstacle without help. Understanding what gives that person on

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