Are you leader?

Leadership is such a common word, especially among organizations and companies, that its true meaning is sometimes lost. Few individuals can really define what a leader is. Most would probably equate a leader with a manager. But management is just one of the aspects of leadership. But more than knowing what a leader is the more important question to answer is if you are one or not. Do you know the qualities that make up a true leader? Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Below are just some of the basic and most important traits of leaders. It is highly advisable that you read each one carefully then ask yourself if you possess these traits or not. Then maybe in the end you can already tell if you are a leader or not. You are a leader if you value each individual and see them as capable and responsible persons who have the potential to become great. True leaders view leadership as a means to empower individuals and help them recognize their own values and strengths. Real leaders make people feel that they are important and that they are part of a good and productive cause. Ordinary managers may miss the good characteristics of a person but leader will see them because they consciously seek for them. You are a leader if you see yourself as part of the team and if you are willing to do anything that you ask your team members to do. True leaders are not mere directors or coaches who call the shots from the sidelines. Real leaders are willing to sweat it out in the filed together with his team mates. A real leader sees himself as a contributor and not only as an advisor. You are a leader if you employ the Golden Rule and if you believe that it is the only way to lead others. This means that leaders should treat other individuals the exact way they wanted to be treated. Real leaders command respect and admiration because they also treat other individuals, even those considered below him, with the same respect and admiration. You are a leader if you have the ability to bring out the best in other persons. A real leader has the special talent of discovering hidden potential in individuals that can help in reaching goals of a company or organization. How do leaders do this? By being observant and patient and most importantly through listening to others. You are a leader if you treat people equally. A real leader does not play favorites. They don