How to be a Successful Leader in 2022

There are many different definitions of leadership, but there is one thing that all successful leaders have in common: They know how to inspire people and motivate them to take action.?

One way they do this is by telling stories or painting pictures with their words. The other way is through visioning. A successful leader knows what the goal should be and can articulate it in a clear, compelling, inspiring manner so that followers will want to help make it happen.

It’s not enough to just tell employees what needs doing; you need to show them why they should care about the task at hand and convince them that it matters for something bigger than themselves. Successful leaders are able to paint a picture of an ideal future state where these tasks are completed and a goal has been achieved.

Here’s how to be a successful leader:

Show Up – Nothing happens unless you show up. You have a chance to get opportunities every single day when you decide to show up. Most people won’t either because they don’t care or they have a fixed mindset. A successful leader will show up every day and work hard. They understand that there are no shortcuts to getting somewhere great. Being consistent is the most important thing you can do.

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Be Authentic – If people see who you truly are instead of an image, it gives them trust and respect for your authenticity. It isn’t easy to find someone that is always willing to be themselves and the same goes for the workplace. An authentic leader is someone that has a value driven mindset and shares their success with everyone in the company.

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No Negativity Allowed – Negativity is what destroys your happiness, your career, your family and everything in between. It doesn’t matter what side of politics you are on, negativity is simply negative and as a leader you do not want to show negative emotions or spread negativity. A successful leader knows the importance of being the best version of themselves so they can lead others.

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Work Ethic – To be a leader, you must work. Leaders are not lazy people. As a leader, you have to act as a role model to those around you. They are watching everything you do and say. So, if you are a hard worker, you grind, you hustle, you get things done, others will see that and match your hustle. To be a successful leader means you put in the work, the hours, the energy, the heart, and the passion into what you do. Without a strong work ethic, you won’t be able to properly lead a team or get the results you want.?

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Provide Feedback – A successful leader knows how to give and receive feedback. They aren’t scared of confrontation and know how to separate emotions from truth and honesty. Feedback is something all leaders should strive to make become a habit, not only for their team but also for themselves. It’s important to be aware of your successes and failures, learn from them and move on.

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Be Someone Worth Following – A successful leader will be someone who you want to work hard for, someone who creates opportunities for others and an individual that plays by the rules but bends them when necessary. Being a leader means having the qualities of those that you would want to follow, or those that your team will look up to and respect.

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Be A Mentor – Successful leaders are mentors because they take the time out of their day to help others grow. They understand that part of being a great leader is mentoring and leading the next generation of leaders. It doesn’t just happen by itself, it takes time and patience but it’s very rewarding too.

Motivating people to take action isn’t an easy task. If done correctly, it can be the difference between a business flailing or flourishing. It’s also very difficult to do this as a one man team so you need to surround yourself with the right kind of people who share your vision and enthusiasm. Once you have your team together, it’s time to get down to business.

Be Great,

Michael Pearson, Smart Home Tech Recruiter