Tip #457: 7 Traits of Strong Leaders

    
Whether in business or sports, many teams include stand-out superstars. However, as any sports fan knows, one or two amazing players is not enough to carry a team to a league victory.

Teamwork requires the effort and inclusion of everyone on the team - not just the top performers. A good coach must focus on the success of the overall team by mentoring each team member - not by focusing only on the star player.

7 Traits Of Strong Leaders.

Team leaders understand the balance of attention required to ensure all team efforts run smoothly. That said, team leaders proactively exhibit the following traits:

Traits Of A Strong Leader	Do You Have These Skills?
1. They Understand Value: A good team leader examines existing processes and best utilizes his or her team to maximize the value of the business.
2. They Remain Organized: Effective team leaders keep organized; this keeps everyone else on track. They prioritize tasks and make sure everyone has the resources they require to complete projects.
3. They Focus On Results: The best team leaders are goal-oriented. Good leaders can find a "win" in any situation.
4. They Demonstrate Accountability:Strong leaders exhibit a high amount of personal responsibility. They expect each team member to remain responsible for his or her own job and also take accountability for him or her self as well as the team being led.
5. They Value Diversity: Top leaders appreciate diversity. This means understanding and utilizing everyone's strength and recognizing that everyone has weaknesses. This allows a leader to create synergy in a team. Team leaders should recognize that some employees are particular "specialists" in certain areas. Good leaders utilize this particular talent.
6. They Communicate Effectively: The best leaders know that they need to ask the right questions to get the information they need. This will also reveal what others want or need from the team or the business in general. Knowing what motivates others is a powerful tool in sales and management.
7. They Enhance People Skills: Strong leaders understand that working with a variety of people and personality types is a necessity. They strive to remain assertive but diplomatic.

Executive Summary: Effective team leaders must work with a variety of skill sets and personalities. Strong leaders understand how to identify the strengths of each team member and assign tasks accordingly for the best results.

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