10 things that DESTROY LEADERSHIP

Following are things that do not work at all for leaders.

1. Ego
2. Arrogance
3. Insecurity - fears to empower others, and delegate. Seeing smart people as a threat to own position.
4. Desire to control others - micromanagement, not trusting others.
5. Selfishness - Putting own interests ahead of the company, the team and the employees, and resulting politics.
6. Lack of focus on what matters
7. Lack of empathy
8. Prejudice, favouritism, nepotism, bias and stereotyping others
9. Blaming others and not treating mistakes as learning experiences - instead of guiding and advising.
10. Lack of appreciation of loyalty, talent and hard-work

To become a good leader, you must have following qualities but if you lack some of these qualities, then you might struggle to make the mark in the world of leadership.

1. Honesty and Integrity.
2. Inspire Others.
3. Confidence
4. Commitment and Passion.
5. Good Communicator.
6. Decision-Making Capabilities.
7. Accountability.
8. Delegation and Empowerment.
9. Creativity and Innovation.
10. Empathy

You will have to set a good example for others to follow. That is where your commitment, passion, empathy, honesty and integrity come into play. Good communication skills and decision-making capabilities also play a vital role in the success and failure of a leader. Lastly, innovation and creative thinking, as well as the futuristic vision, are a couple of key traits which make a leader stand out.