Not Everyone Can Be a Leader: 7 Hidden Signs That You’re Cut Out For Leadership

[October 20, 2018]  There is no recipe that would make you a good leader. Many entrepreneurs and managers have made their journey to top leadership positions feeling doubts about whether or not they fit for them. On the other hand, there are many people who have what it takes to be a leader but never even consider such a role for themselves.

The truth is, leadership doesn’t require you to have any extraordinary qualities. It’s all about experience and knowledge. We decided to help you spot some leadership qualities in you.

Hidden Signs That You Can Be a Leader

1. You work on relationships
   Leaders understand the value of relationships. They consider relationships an opportunity to learn something and they put a lot of effort into understanding other people. They know that strong relationships can help you grow both as a person and a leader. Leaders create an environment where relationships can thrive, investing their time, effort, and emotions.
2. You are not afraid of being yourself
   Real leaders are not afraid of being themselves and they don’t try to create a more likable persona to hide behind it. However, there are many entrepreneurs who spend a lot of time trying to make their public profile perfect. They put so much effort into it that they may forget about actual problems in their business. You should understand that self-promotion doesn’t make leaders successful.
3. You get back on your feet after hard knocks
   Resilience is a crucial quality for any leader. If you want others to follow you, nothing should stop you from moving on. The life of a leader is full of obstacles, and you should be ready to meet them and to overcome them.
4. You give credit to others
   Rachel McCarthy, an HR manager at College-writers, notes: “Effective leaders don’t try to take credit for everything so they could say ‘look how good I am.’ Quite the contrary, they stress the importance of teamwork, and they always give the spotlight to their team.”
5. You work hard
   Leaders don’t hide behind the backs of their hard-working employees. Instead, they always place themselves on the frontline, demonstrating the example for others. If all you do is just criticize and control others, being afraid of getting your hands dirty, employees will never respect you, and real leaders know it.
6. You are a compassionate person
   If people trust you and ask for your advice when they have problems, it means that you can be a leader. Leaders understand that everyone has their problems and feelings, and they never ignore things that bother members of their teams.
7. You enjoy the company of other people
   You learn from people, you like people, and you like making others happy. Effective leaders understand that lives of their employees cannot be all about work all the time. They know when it’s time to take a break, and they are happy to spend this time with their team.

Conclusion

If you have never considered leadership positions because you think you don’t have enough experience, or just because you’re too self-critical, then maybe, it’s time to reconsider your beliefs. Many of us have all they need to become effective leaders. Many qualities that make you a good person can make you a great leader as well.