If you want to be a good leader, there are five key competences that you need to have in place.
Responsibility – Every time you are about to find an excuse, you should ask yourself “how can I influence the situation? What is my share?” Or “what could make me proud of myself in this situation?”. If you do, you will find that you take more responsibility for the situation, change your way of thinking and begin to show leadership.
Trust – Trust is a prerequisite for us to work together, respect each other, listen to each other and show vulnerability. You should therefore pay particular attention to how you build trust. Notice how others meet you with confidence or mistrust – and what it brings. If you want to challenge yourself, try to trust someone you are not quite comfortable with. What happens? It may require patience, but in the long run it will pay off.
Authority – Being an authority is also central when talking good leadership. You can do that in many ways, but it is, above all, that you prioritize and dare to be clear, show direction, create meaning and motivate others. You can do that by saying what you mean, even when there is something at stake. You should articulate your core values, stand by yourself and handle conflicts in an open and respectful manner.
Courage – Courage characterizes the best leaders. They do not act as everyone else, but dare to take the lead and stick to their beliefs – both in known and unknown terrain. Without a leader who has the courage to stand firm and lead others, we rarely reach what we want. The good leader is passionate about creating development and results and knows that it often requires courage.
Present – When you are present and aware of your employees, you can lead in an efficient and constructive way. Always notice whether you are present in the present or are busy with something in the past or the future. It may be that you are annoyed by something that has happened or that you worry about the future. If you want to challenge yourself, ask yourself the question: “What happens at this moment?” Use the answer to sharpen your attention to the present.
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