The Attitude of Leadership

As a leader, looking good is important, but obviously not enough. Great leadership is more than planning your “look of leadership”. In fact leadership, in general, is not so much a thought process as it is instinctive behavior. And your behavior includes the sum total of your actions; first and foremost your attitude. Great leaders with a positive attitude carry themselves like champions, and they purposefully show their positivity in the way they look but also behave and communicate.

Leadership has been described by Forbes as a marathon rather than a short sprint

As the workplace becomes more flexible, diverse and mobile than ever before, leaders need to adapt to the changes and see them in a positive light. The best leaders inspire their teams to work hard on a long-term basis. The visionary leader inspires through exciting ideas, and their teams follow them and are motivated by their enthusiasm and knowledge.

The empathetic leader relates well to others and is able to relate to and understand their experiences. The ethical leader abides by rules about behavior, with every employee adhering to these rules and the workplace becoming a moral environment. Whether they inspire their team by providing a sympathetic ear or by setting a positive example, a good attitude helps a leader reach those goals and ultimately win over others. Armed with a positive attitude, you can rally your staff around you and reward them when they reach their goals.

Listening is the most important part of effective communication

Great leaders listen to their team and understand how to make the workplace a happier, as well as more productive, environment. Leaders with positive attitudes find that their followers appreciate the personal connection, whether it’s through empathy, vision or reward systems, and that ultimately people respond much better to someone who empowers them.

Leadership has nothing to do with title or position. It can’t be quickly fixed with a fancy suit, expensive shoes or great makeup. Great leadership has everything to do with behavior and your positive attitude, and the natural desire to represent yourself in the best possible way.