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Have you ever really taken the time to notice popular people!
You know the ones, they have so much charisma and they seem so
comfortable in their own skin. These are the kind of people
that know exactly who they are. They don't need anyone to
validate them.
So how do people really show true leadership! Here is a little
secret. Make others feel comfortable and tell them that
everything is going to be alright. Most people are really just
scared. Scared of what the future will bring and scared of just
not knowing. If you reassure people, it brings a calmness about
them and you will be someone they feel comfortable with and
safe around.
When speaking to others, look them in the face. Don't show
disinterest in what they are saying but really just listen to
them. True leaders don't interrupt conversations and they wait
until others are finished speaking before they speak
themselves.
Here are five traits of true leadership:
1) Don't ever gossip:
Have you ever heard a leader put down another person! Like the
president of a company gossiping about another person. You know
why they don't? It's not important and they are more secure
with who they are then to worry about what others are doing or
saying.
2) Stop Complaining:
The only people that complain are the ones that are insecure
with their own lives. They need validation that everything will
be fine or that they will get the job they want. True leaders
don't need validation.
3) Speak Increase into Others:
People who are leaders have their entire focus on you. They
aren't waiting for you to tell them how great they are. Their
entire focus is on how you are, what they can do for you and
how they can help.
4) Be a good Listener:
Great leaders are great listeners. People want to be heard so
be a good listener.
5) Make People Feel Safe:
They do not lean on others. Anxiety, worry and struggle are not
in their vocabulary.
Those are the traits of a true leader. When you really think
about it, it doesn't take much to acquire the same character
traits. By learning from others, you can then go and apply what
you have learned which will bring about more confidence within
yourself. Everything takes time so you just need to take that
first step. Follow a true leader around for awhile and you will
soon be walking in his/her footsteps
Adrienne Smith
13 Nov. 2008
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adrienne_Smith
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