To be more satisfied at work 9 things make a leader great.

Many people attempt to define great leadership.

It isn’t easy defining what "specific qualities" make certain people extraordinary leaders, because great leaders are so different.

During the pandemic countless job satisfaction studies revealed over 80% of all people surveyed were planning to seek new opportunities.? The primary reason, poor leadership. That trend has continued ever since.

Most people can easily identify what makes a leader "ineffective", but they struggle to articulate what makes someone a leader great.

It’s the little things great leaders do that make them exceptional.

During difficult times they are poised and confident.? They make wise decisions look effortless and steer the organization away from ice burgs while painting a clear picture of where they are headed.

They are constantly learning and open to honest feedback.? They don’t take things personally and demonstrate by example the expectations the organization places on human currency.

They gain our respect because they don’t show favoritism, and they stay focused and don’t waste our time bloviating in 3-hour meetings that amplify their egos.

Great leaders are rare and recognizing great leadership is essential for finding work with more meaning and less job dissatisfaction.

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." --Ronald Reagan

To be more satisfied at work 9 things make a great leader worth following:

Poised

Great leaders have exceptional emotional intelligence and tremendous self-awareness.? They understand the undulations of business and ride the bumps with poise.? They don’t get overly excited about good news and don’t get deflated by bad news.? They are steady and predictable.??

Finesse

Great leaders make running a successful business look easy.? It’s like watching a Virtuoso play the piano.? They make it look effortless.? Great leaders have incredibly finesse and maintain control without being disrespectful, unkind, cruel, weak, and indecisive.? They ease through the tumultuous times with finesse and install reassurance in the organization without being “bossy”.?

Smart

Great leaders are smart, and their wisdom seems never ending.? They are constantly learning, and they practice self-awareness with conviction.? Great leaders are always improving, and they are never afraid to admit they don’t have all the answers.? They rely on their incredible teams to offer their expertise in the spirit of success.? ??

Sincere

Great leaders are honest and sincere, and they understand the importance of being “up front” about the challenges confronting the organization and never neglect offering praise when the opportunity presents itself.? People that lie suffer health consequences. Great leaders tell the truth, even if the truth feels unpleasant.? Sincerity requires being honest and sincere people don’t dance around the truth.?

Focused

Great leaders are focused and don’t waste time conducting endless meetings so people can hear them talk.? They assemble incredible teams and trust them unequivocally.? They stay focused on what they do best and let team members focus on what they do best.?

"To add value to others, one must first value others."?--John Maxwell

Communication

Great leaders communicate incredibly well, and they listen to understand.? They don’t vacillate over decisions, they are decisive.? Their body language is positive, and they inflect with excitement and encouragement.? They are assertive but compassionate and exercise kindness, fairness and empathy.

Confident

Great leaders are confident and it’s genuine.? As we’ve discussed, plenty of people are consumed by ego, bravado, hype and pretentiousness.? They compensate for insecurity with grand performances.? Great leaders earn confidence by making good decisions and creating a culture of success.? Great leaders don’t need to parade around demanding respect, they earn it by consistently succeeding and that builds confidence in the organization.

Conviction

Great leaders aren’t ruled by fear.? They embrace challenges and confront challenging times head on.? They deal with reality and don’t waste time reacting when things get rough.? They see opportunities when other people crumble, and they overcome fear by consistently demonstrating their aptitude for excellence.

Appreciation

Great leaders show appreciation because they genuinely care.? They recognize people’s efforts and value their time and contributions.? They give praise frequently and recognize the remarkable people that make their success possible.? They share generously and understand the importance of giving.? Great leaders aren’t on social media to gain recognition, they are focused on making a difference.???

"When people talk, listen completely."?--Ernest Hemingway

Sum it up.

I believe these are some wonderful habits that can help immensely when leading people.? Any other suggestions for enhancing our leadership ability?? Share your thoughts in the comments section and please like and share this article. I love learning from you as well.

About Steve:

Steve Wohlenhaus is CEO of Weatherology, the leading company in the world at disseminating audio weather information.?? Steve began his career as a major market television weather anchor in Minneapolis, where he received several Emmy Awards for science programming.? Steve is the author and host of the podcast program Anatomy of Success.? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn.? Learn more about my work and grab the free Weatherology mobile app by clicking any picture in this article!