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Every day we make a choice to either be a leader or a follower. Even if your role is as an individual contributor with no direct responsibility for others, your attitude can determine whether you are a leader or a follower.
Every business needs leaders and followers. Contrary to common belief, it’s not leaders that shape followers, but supportive followers that shape leaders. So you may be wondering are some people, naturally great leaders and followers? According to Shaun Stenning, “The obvious answer is yes, but that doesn’t mean we’re all good as leaders or followers even when it’s our preference. By being a ‘natural’ just means it comes more naturally to us, not that we have perfected the skill.” Here’s a list of what successful leaders do: Lead by exampleA leader must always lead by example, and this is called ‘walking the talk’ Communicate ClearlyShaun Stenning saind, "There can never be confusion in a leader’s message as that will divide loyalty among followers." PracticeHoning the message until it is comprehensible and coherent without contradiction is the goal of all successful leaders. Maintain A Healthy EgoA healthy ego gives leaders the confidence to get on with it, and they will push themselves further than anyone else would or could. Healthy Respect for FollowersIt is the team that understands the strategy, takes instructions from the leader, and works well together that wins. According to Shaun Stenning, "In business, leaders will always get more praise. However, the appreciation of followers is heightening. No longer are they perceived negatively as ‘yes-people’, or ‘sheep’. Hiring people who don’t aspire to be leaders yet can take direction, work independently, and show initiative is, in fact, critical and likely improve the company’s overall performance.
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