Being an Effective Leader

Effective leaders can efficiently inspire, motivate and guide their team members. They have an awareness of variants in human behaviour and personality and a thorough knowledge of their environment. Effective leaders possess a thorough understanding of the objectives they aim to accomplish and the steps needed to reach them.

Knowing what motivates different personality types in particular circumstances can be useful. For instance, a reserved person in a confronting situation will be motivated differently to an outgoing person. Also, an adventurous person will problem solve differently to a cautious person experiencing the same challenge.

Thorough knowledge of the environments also impacts one’s ability to lead. Environments vary in their physical demands, sensory affect, political influence, pace, level of cognitive challenge, population, to list a few. Each of these variables affect individuals’ differently.

There are many different types of leaders and although no type is superior to another, some are more effective in certain situations. Leaders therefore need to have an awareness of their leadership type, their strengths and limitations and specific strategies and supports to overcome challenges they may face.

Effective leadership demands reflection, adaptability, and a commitment to growth. Successful leaders create an environment in which individuals’, the team and themselves thrive.

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