Learn the Art of Dynamic Leadership
Leadership is art of leading a group of people to attain a
certain goal. Without leadership qualities it is very difficult
to write a big success story either in business or in politics.
Progress of a country or success of a business depends on its
leadership. This world is full of talented and hard-working
humans. There are brave persons in every street or block of
every colony. But if they don't get a good leader they won't be
able to combine themselves into a dynamic force. Without a good
leader the best of the businesses or the mightiest of the forces
start crumbling. The history is replete with examples how the
personality of a leader plays an important role in making or
breaking an empire.
Good leaders are needed and respected in every field - politics,
business, army, social reform movements etc. Great leaders are
not born, they acquire greatness with total commitment to their
purpose and by getting the support of others. Any sensible
person can become a dynamic leader by cultivating a few
qualities with diligence and persistence. Unless you develop
these qualities you will find it very difficult to manage people
and get ahead in any field.
BE ENTHUSIASTIC
'Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.' These
words of great American philosopher Emerson carry weight.
Unlimited enthusiasm can give you unlimited success when it is
focused and directed towards the aim of your life. People rarely
want to follow a dull or unenthusiastic leader who is unable to
arouse their feelings. An unenthusiastic leader is like a dark
night that makes you take rest and sleep. How can such a person
lead a group of people?
In fact enthusiasm is the biggest trait of a leader. See the
speeches of the great leaders or very successful business
executives they all are very enthusiastic person. Enthusiasm is
actually a combination of several things: interest in the
subject and the people, determination to achieve certain goals,
self-confidence.
MAINTAIN STRICT DISCIPLINE
What will happen if nature starts breaking the barriers of
discipline. The planets will collide with one another. The whole
universe will be totally disorganised and there won't be any
human civilisation on any planet. Strict discipline keeps the
universe throbbing with life. Actually without swallowing the
bitter pill of strict discipline it is hard to gain the respect
of people. If you are really a big leader people may tolerate
your habit of reaching late. They may wait for you for hours to
have a glimpse of your great personality and ready to clap even
for your late arrival. But late arrival of great leaders is also
resented if it happens again and again.
GET ADEQUATE STORE OF INFORMATION
Napoleon, one of the greatest warriors and conquerors in the
history, was almost crazy for books. He ordered latest editions
even in the battlefield. Amazing! His hunger for information
became legendary. It is wisely said that knowledge is power. All
successful managers, military generals and political leader
always keep themselves informed. Without adequate information
you can neither analyse the facts properly nor launch any
rational operation.
Do your best to get as many facts from as many sources as
possible. If your have information power on your side you can
easily defeat a more powerful enemy or competitor. The richest
person of the world till date John D. Rockefeller gave great
priority to details. Alexander the Great spent a lot of time in
getting right information and only then he launched his attacks.
Akbar the great of India and Catherine the great of Russia
always surrounded themselves with wise men - the men of
knowledge. Meet any successful person today you will be
surprised to know how well-informed that person is. Right
information has always proved the biggest power and success tool
of most of the great men and women.
MANAGING YOUR ANGER
Anger not only makes enemies but also loses followers. You may
be a very wise and pure-hearted person but if you have a habit
of losing patience over trifles you will antagonise people. They
will always pull your legs and run you down. You can imagine how
difficult it will become for you to lead people to achieve your
goals. And anger is not that bad in case it is under control and
chennelised towards the evils of the society. It is senseless
and uncontrolled anger that is always immensely harmful. By
willingness and constant practice you can learn the art of
managing your anger. Repeat 'OM' ten times before allowing your
anger to burst. Also visualise your anger to be melting down.
This simple formula will help you to manage your anger.
CHARISMATIC PERSONALITY COUNTS
Charismatic leaders are more popular. Charisma mesmerises
everybody as it generates hope in the power of a leader to do
something for the public. Charisma is in fact an attractive
personality and it can be developed. Many leaders get such a
nice upbringing and atmosphere from their parents that they get
a good personality without making much efforts to develop it
themselves. But there are others who work very hard to develop
it. Prophet Mohammed, Guru Nanak, Napoleon, Mao, Mahatma Gandhi,
Lenin, Bill Gates, Dhirubhai Ambani, all of them had to work
very hard to inject the light of charisma in their personality.
To make your personality charismatic you need to take the
following steps: 1.Have immovable self-confidence in you, 2.Keep
all the facts to give you an air that you know all, 3.Surround
yourself with capable persons, 4.Maintain an air of power with
the help of money and material, 5.Give extra care to dress
sense, 6.Be near the people and help them to solve problems.
DON'T BE TOO FRIENDLY
If you want to become a good leader you need to maintain a
healthy distance from the people. Don't be too friendly with
anybody otherwise it may dampen your charisma. People have faith
in their leader as they think their leader can do or achieve
anything. Keep your problems to yourself. Never show the scars
or injuries of your heart to your followers. They are not there
to solve your personal problems but to take your help in solving
their problems. If personal meeting is arranged advise the
person to say everything in brief. Talk less and listen more.
WHAT WILL YOUR FOLLOWERS GET?
Who wants to follow a person when there is no gain. A leader is
a person who is capable enough to lead others to achieve a
certain objective. A leader successfully convinces the people
that he is the only one who can help them to solve their
problems and lead them to success.
A leader understands people, knows their needs, arouses their
hopes and shows them the right path, and above all he is willing
to sacrifice his life for his followers. It is, therefore,
necessary to tell the people what they will get if they keep
faith in you. And you have to create confidence in them
regarding your abilities. It sometimes takes years of efforts.
You must be sincere and honest to them otherwise nobody is going
to believe you. Prophet Mohammed and Mahatma Gandhi were
recognised real leaders when they were past fifty. It took them
decades of hard work and convincing before they were able to
attract large number of followers.
FOLLOWERS NEED ADMIRATION
Admire your followers often and they would love to follow you.
Every person thinks that he is wise and does certain things in
life which must be admired. Criticism dissuades and repels the
people. Hard criticism may make them afraid for some time but
secretly they start plotting against you and damage your winning
potential. So give admiration whenever needed. But beware of
flattery as it will lower your image and make the people suspect
your objectives. A subtle dose of praising words, for a person
or team who did a good job, is enough.
ART OF SPEAKING
The biggest and most effective tool of a leader is art of
speaking. Good public speakers are equally praised by the people
and the media. They make the people spellbound with their words.
But the million-rupee question is how one can acquire the art.
Some leaders become well-versed in this art by helpful and
positive surroundings in a natural way. Others have to work very
hard to master it. Everyone knows that the greatest leader of
our country Mahatma Gandhi shivered to his bones whenever he got
up to speak a few lines even before a small group of known
persons. But with determination and constant practice he became
one of the best speakers of the world. Follow these points
diligently to become efficient in the art of speaking.
1. Get knowledge of the subject on which you want to speak. What
will you say to your audience till you know what to say? Try to
add some interesting information. 2. Practise your speech alone
at your home before a mirror, before a small gathering of your
family members and friends. (The great American leader Abraham
Lincoln practised it by speaking loudly before the trees in the
peaceful atmosphere of the jungle where he lived with his poor
family.) 3. Your pronunciation should be good. You can acquire
it by reading a newspaper loudly everyday. Take the help of a
learned person if needed.
Anandrahi
Trained thousands of persons to get great jobs, improve
personality and achieve goals in business. CEO: News of India
Network Director: LSE-India (for Communication Skills and
Personality Development)
Best-selling Books written by Anandrahi : 1. Think Your Way to
Wealth and Power , 2. Fire of Success in Your Mind, 3. Speak
English and Influence People (To get an ebook write an email).
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