How can i become a better leader?

Answer 1

Praise publicly for good works. Tell someone out loud in front of others when they do something well or have made a good effort.

Get them aside privately if you see how they could do better. Tell them alone what they did that could be done better.

Never ever do the reverse.

Read the biographies of famous Democrats. Emulate

Answer 2

What separate mere managers from real leaders is command presence. If you don't have it, you will never be a true leader. True leaders don't depend on their position for authority (such a a cop or a corporate CEO), a true leader shows his leadership by the way they carry themselves and the way they interact with others.

True leaders are usually born this way. You can learn how to be a leader by joining some branches of the military and take specific leadership training. You can also learn it in some schools (although you are usually faking it).

Most of all, the best leaders lead by example. They never ask their subordinates to do something they are either unwilling or unable to do. They never ask their subordinates to do something unethical.

Just my two.

Answer 3

I don't know your situation, but, the best way to become a better leader is to place yourself in the shoes who serve under you. I myself was the son of a career military officer before becoming a Navy officer myself. I was always taught that treating your subordinates as humans was always a good start. I've never been afraid to do the same thing that I was asking them to do. If it meant working late, I worked late right beside them. Give them the same respect they deserve and that you yourself ask for and they'll always give you 110%. Listen to them when they come to you with problems and help them find a solution and they will in return will give you the loyalty that's important for any leader to have.

Answer 4

Listen to your people. I learned this one the hard way. Remember that being in charge doesn't make you right.

When I was the night crew supervisor in my workcenter, one of my Marines found a better way to do something after he had only been with the squadron for two weeks. I told him that was not the way that we do things. I went out and tried it several times and it became standard practice.

Not the last time in my life I will have to swallow my pride and admit that I am wrong. I publicly informed the shop that he was right and had found a better way of performing that task, and when the time came for the Maintenance Officer to come around and find the Marine that developed that technique, the Sergeant pointed to the Private, First Class and said "He did, Sir."

I learned that, like the Wachovia commercials, inspiration can come from unlikely places. If you have trained your people right, like we did, trust them, and they won't let you down.

Answer 5

A leader of what? At church people follow because they believe & want to do the right thing. At home, you lead as you teach them & they do not want to be punished. In politics, you lead
by example - no adultry or Whitewater like Clinton or killing young girls like Kennedy or Watergate like Nixon - you vote the convictions that you campaigned on. In Military, you train them to do their duty. You try to earn respect but never allow a lack of show of respect, you listen to Sgts & remember your training, try to be fair but the safety of your group is always more important than any individual's feelings. In the Presidency, you lead by standing strong on your beliefs, ignoring the media & media followers. You show the country & the Military that you will protect their freedoms. Good luck on being a good leader.

Answer 6

By learning how to balance the needs of your subordinates and whatever mission it is you need to accomplish.

A manager/supervisor is only concerned about the job at hand, and has total disregard for the welfare of the employee, often having to tell the employee several times.

A true leader has earned the respect of his employees, and does not need to tell anyone, he either asks or it is already done, as his or her subordinates are so loyal that they are motivated to work, and often do things above and beyond the call of duty.

Answer 7

There ARE, of course, courses one can take in leadership. These will give you the book smarts on leadership, but it's all about DOING. Lead by example and all that's O.K. if you're setting the right example. One goes through a process to improve leadership, but it's also the process itself. Being able to take charge when it's needed, not being afraid (or showing that you are) when faced with difficulties. Aquiring, and using the skills in whatever field yer in, and being able to motivate others.

Answer 8

Improve your public speaking skills. All leaders have one trait in common, they know how to communicate with an audience or a crowd. Learn how to understand your listeners, then try to meet their needs. They'll acknowledge you and consider you a worth leader.

Answer 9

listen to the one you lead, they might have a good idea. Give the subornets the space to grow. and a hole lot of patience my friend.

Answer 10

lead by example, not by barking orders. give respect, get respect