Examples of leaders are everywhere. Many are powerful, many are popular, but few are worthy of being followed.
The ones that extend themselves to keep promises, act ethically, lead
by example, show fairness, act out of humility, show confidence, and
demonstrate trust.
They are the people we count on. They are the ones we want to follow without being told.
Here are some ways that these true leaders go about their work and
lives. Ask yourself which of these things you’re already doing and which
you need to work on:
A leader worth following leads with ethics. True
leaders are proof you can do well by doing right. Their ethics are not
conveniently molded to fit a particular situation but indelibly etched
in their very being, as natural impulses that never go stale or out of
style.
A leader worth following leads by example. True
leaders don’t expect others to do anything they aren’t willing to do
themselves. Their leadership comes from their actions, not simply their
words. They hold themselves equally responsible as those they are
leading.
A leader worth following leads with fairness. True
leaders treat everyone fairly.It’s a necessity.They understand that
fairness is the ability to rise above their own prejudices and treat
everyone equally.
A leader worth following leads with humility. True
leaders know that humility is concerned with what is right, that it
leads to strength and not to weakness—that it is the equilibrium of
power. It is the highest form of self-respect to lead from the stance of
humility.
A leader worth following leads brings out the best in others.
True leaders guide and support others in their success, ensuring that
everyone is performing at their best, doing the work they are meant to
do, and doing it with excellence.
A leader worthy of following kindles within others a desire to excel simply by believing in them—bringing out the best in them and building their confidence in return.
A leader worth following leads with trust. True
leaders are competent and reliable and consistent, and in return they
get people who are loyal and show them great respect. They lead with
trust, not power or control.
A leader worth following leads with confidence. True
leaders have great confidence and courage. They look fear in the face
and defy it, they know that wherever their heart is, there lies their
confidence.
Most of all, a leader worth following embraces the concept that
leadership is, above all, a privilege and recognizes that the things
they think, say, and do have a significant impact on those around them.
Lead From Within: Leadership is a privilege, and
making yourself worthy of being followed comes with great
responsibility. It means you can inspire others to dream more, learn
more, do more, be more. Being the leader matters most if the position is
taken seriously and is used to make a difference.
Source: http://www.lollydaskal.com/leadership/become-leader-worth-following
