In the business world, leaders can make or break an
organization. Any shift in perceptions, attitudes and norms in the workplace
are often influenced by leadership; if senior personnel are behind the change,
everybody else falls in line.
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| George Spillmann |
Finding good leaders is hard. The age-old "nature vs.
nurture" debate on leaders has fostered many schools of thought.
Regardless of the differing points of view, one thing most people can agree is
that good leaders are required in the business world. George Spillman, himself
a business executive working in Roseville, CA shares on some of the qualities
that leaders embody.
Commitment
Being a good leader requires that you are committed to the
responsibilities laid on your shoulders Commitment is a conscious decision to
take on the role and become the best. Like any other worthy endeavor in life,
becoming a good leader requires that you display the passion and desire to
succeed.
Listen to feedback
No one is perfect, even those charged with leadership roles.
However, their willingness to accept feedback and act on it is what separates
them from the rest. All good leaders seek feedback, whether it is from their
superiors, subordinates or peers.
Embrace challenges
How you handle adversity as a leader is of more importance than
the challenge itself. Things rarely go as planned. As a leader, choose to
identify what went wrong, learn from the mistakes, and identify what can be
done differently in order to result in a positive outcome.
