5 Tips on How to be a Great Leader

by Alli

A thought for a new blog post popped into my head one day while I was driving to the salon to get new highlights/lowlights and whatever else my fabulous hair stylist does. ย I love her! ย Her salon is listed in the top 100 salons in Allure Magazine. ย But that’s not what this article is about. It’s about becoming a great leader.

5 Tips on How to Become a Great Leader

The thought that came to my mind was this often heard quote:

“Leaders arenโ€™t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And thatโ€™s the price weโ€™ll have to pay to achieve that goalย or any goal.” โ€”Vince Lombardi

And I’ve always bought into that statement to a certain degree. ย But, (ready or not, here it comes) as a leader, I’ve watched people over the years and I’ve noticed that some people are born leaders,ย while others try their best to lead and always fall flat on their faces.

Another quote I like is this one: “He who thinks he leads but has no followers is only taking a walk.” – John Maxwellย 

5 Tips on Becoming a Great Leader

As I observed my children growing up, I realized very quickly which ones were born leaders and which ones would have to work hard to be a leader.

So, yes, I think leadership can be learned, but I also believe that some leaders are born that way.

Great Leaders - Born or Made

How to Be a Great Leader

It doesn’t matter if you’re a natural born leader or you’re on the way to becoming a great leader, these points will help you accomplish your goals.

1. Communicate.

Learn to communicate as efficiently as possible. Be concise and to the point. I hate it when someone goes all the way around their elbow to get to their knee. (Southern Speak)

2. ย Be an example.

Great leaders lead by example. Be one.

3. ย Make decisions and stick to them.

A leader is not wishy-washy and constantly changing her mind. Make firm decisions. Period.

4. ย Don’t make excuses.

No one likes to admit she made a mistake. However, we all make them. Own your mistake. Apologize and move on.

5 Tips on Becoming a Great Leader

5. ย Be humble.

I’ve seen many people get the big-head after becoming successful. It’s ugly. Remember where you started and always pay it forward. Be willing to give a hand up.

Whatever you are, be a good one. โ€”Abraham Lincoln

Are you a natural born leader or do you have to work hard at being a leader?

21 comments

valmg @ Mom Knows It All July 31, 2017 - 6:09 am

I think even folks who leading comes naturally to have to work at it to some point. A good leader has to be open-minded.

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Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen July 31, 2017 - 6:11 am

Isn’t it interesting how you can tell from very early on whether or not your children possess leadership qualities? I really like #5. Being humble is so important and will get you so far in life even if you aren’t in a leadership role.

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Christy Maurer July 31, 2017 - 6:37 am

I do think some people’s personalities definitely make it easier for them to be a leader! You can learn to lead, but changing your God-given traits is hard!

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Franc Ramon July 31, 2017 - 7:03 am

Leaders are definitely made and it takes hard work and a lot of humility to be one. Great leaders are great example and remain positive even when things don’t go as planned.

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robin rue July 31, 2017 - 7:19 am

Good communication is SO important. It doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it is definitely a skill all leaders need to possess.

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Sarah Honey July 31, 2017 - 8:41 am

These are all great tips for being a good leader. Lead by example is huge as well as communication!

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Lola The Rescued Cat July 31, 2017 - 8:52 am

I especially like the last one to be humble. so many lleades fotget that but I try to remember it every day with my staff.

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lisa July 31, 2017 - 10:49 am

These are all so important to be a great leader. I was a supervisor in a bank for many years and it’s so important to communicate and stick by your decisions.

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rebekah July 31, 2017 - 2:03 pm

I’m trying to be a better leader! Communication is so so important!

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Jenny July 31, 2017 - 3:02 pm

I’ve always been shy all of my life so i don’t have the leadership qualities that I wished I possessed, but all I can hope for now is that I instill positivity and encouragement in my little ones so they succeed and lead.

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Sarah Bailey July 31, 2017 - 4:02 pm

These are some great tips I have to admit I’m not much of a leader I’m a bit to jhy.

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Our Family World July 31, 2017 - 6:10 pm

This post resonates so much with me. I have had my share of good leaders and bad leaders. I became a leader myself but I was misjudged to be “interested in pursuing my manager’s position.” That was one of the reasons I quit my corporate job. People who possess the right skill set to become leaders should be nurtured, but not in a corporate setting where upper management tries to hold on to their posts and suppresses the potential of people who are worthy to become leaders. I don’t need a corporate job to be a leader. It is by setting an example for my children, for others, that if we want change, it should start with ourselves.

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Emily July 31, 2017 - 9:26 pm

These are all so true! I think being a great communicator is key to be a good leader. If you cannot work with others, listen and explain yourself it will always be a tougher situation than it needs to be.

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Angelic Sinova August 1, 2017 - 12:22 am

These are all such great tips on how to become a great leader. I for one have always thought that being humble was KEY in being a good leader!

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Kimberly August 1, 2017 - 1:10 am

I really wish that I was a leader. I’m a total introvert and shy quiet “don’t pick me” person.
These are really great tips though! I’m trying!

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Kita Bryant August 1, 2017 - 4:31 pm

Being an example is a huge one. As a leader, you have to realize that people are watching you and mimicking what you do.

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Leigh Anne Borders August 1, 2017 - 8:35 pm

These are excellent traits of a leader. I recently went through a class on developing leaders and many of the things you listed in are those things that set them apart.

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Sandy N Vyjay August 2, 2017 - 2:29 am

This is a great post which deserves to be shared with the young children and the youth. You are right – one can learn to be a leader. Of all the qualities, Be humble is what I completely believe in. It is definitely this trait that keeps you grounded.

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Anosa August 2, 2017 - 3:47 am

People often tell me I am a natural leader and often fall into these roles but honestly never thought of myself that way. But I agree whether born or working hard to be one, being an example, communicating and not making excuses certainly helps to create a leader in us

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Aprill Coleman August 2, 2017 - 11:54 am

Thank you for the excellent and valuable tips. Especially the communication aspect. Anyone that wants to be a leader should be able to effectively communicate.

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laura Kelly Walters August 4, 2017 - 10:04 am

Great post! LOVE the reminders. Thanks for hosting the Pin Party!

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