Five Signs That Show You're A Leader (Even If You Don't Know It Yet)
Taking on a leadership position in a business is not an easy task, and it varies from person to person. Of course, leadership is something one learns to master, but the path will be more natural if you already bring together qualities that make you a leader at heart.
Do you think you will soon be in charge of a team, but you are not sure you are qualified enough to take on such responsibilities? Rest assured that you may already possess the profile that will make you an outstanding leader.
If you recognize yourself in the following five points, it may be because you are already a leader but you just did not know it yet.
1. You have a sense of initiative and you are always on the move.
Never static, constantly on alert, you are someone who change and the unexpected have never frightened. You know that change is inevitable and that everything you undertake is constantly evolving. Every good leader is aware of this. They don't reject change but, on the contrary, they embrace it. They consider it as a springboard and not as a brake.
Take stock of your past experiences; perhaps this is the case for you: At a dead end, have you ever shown ingenuity and been able to use the resources at your disposal to clear the way? The idea is to be looking to the future, to navigate in the direction of evolution and to never be against the tide.
A recognized leader stands out for their sense of observation. Indeed, we tend sometimes to summarize this role as based exclusively on action. Of course, your actions define you, but it is just as important to be an observer. This is a crucial quality to develop in order to be able to anticipate and find solutions to any encountered problem.
2. Others tend to trust you.
Perhaps you are already considered as a responsible person by the people around you and as someone who can be relied on without worries. Ask your friends or family members if they feel they can ask you for important things. If this is the case, then you surely already have a leader image in your inner circle. So there is no reason that this should not also be the case for others.
A leader is someone who people ask for advice because they know this advice will be of good quality. If you have a positive impact on others and care about the people around you, then you can count one more sign that may indicate you are a born leader. Thanks to your listening skills, people confide in you and you easily gain trust and respect from them. In addition, you are aware that respect is an exchange value and that you receive as much as you give. It is such a mentality that makes others want to follow you.
3. You know where you are going.
This is an essential point that distinguishes a good leader from the rest. Indeed, they know how to set clear and precise objectives. Above all, they have a path marked out in advance in order to reach these objectives, even if this path is not as precise as it could be because, in any case, the road will never be the exact reflection of the one you imagined. As mentioned above, a leader knows that things are changing and positions themself on their ability to be ready to welcome this change.
Perhaps you have already set milestones for some projects that you have accomplished in the past or that you are currently working on. If this is the case and it is a natural process for you, then congratulations: You possess a quality that is essential for any leader in the making.
It is also important to be positive and have confidence in your accomplishment abilities. There is no such thing as a "good pessimistic leader." On the contrary, believing in your chances places you automatically on the path to leadership.
4. You only lead when it is necessary.
Some people like to play the role of boss. Throughout your life, you have probably met some of them. Many people tend to believe that these people are the leaders of tomorrow, but that's not true. A genuine leader considers leadership as a responsibility, not as a privilege.
If you wait until you are sure of yourself and of your skills to take matters into your own hands, then you possess another trait of personality that is inherent to a leader. You are not narcissistic in nature and always think about the common good, about the team's cohesion above all, and you are not afraid to delegate parts of your responsibility to others.
A true leader of troops knows that they are not alone. They want their allies to flourish as much as they do and know how to federate people.
5. You are in search of excellence.
Your ultimate goal is to reach your maximum potential. You don't revise your goals downward out of fear or lack of confidence. Always strive to go further, even when you think you have reached the limit. That's the hallmark of a leader at heart.
The reason why you are reading these lines is that you probably consider yourself to be a future leader. You always seek to improve yourself; you are aware of your flaws, but they do not scare you. Knowing how to take a step back on yourself allows you to always become better. Indeed, the one who already considers themself to be at the maximum will only be able to stand still.
If your desire for excellence is noticed by others, then it will make you someone to be followed. Your ambition radiates around you and makes you an inspiring person.
You act more than you talk and prove your worth through results, not promises.
In this case, be proud: Leadership is already in you.