E-How - What Makes a Good Internet Leader?

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A good leadership style is often difficult to define as it is more qualitative than quantitative.

Incidentally, leadership is not restricted to authority, designation or power of the chair either. Leadership traits can be evident even in the smallest fry who is willing to take on responsibility, who is committed and who has tremendous tenacity to see a job through till its completion.

For starters, effective leaders are . . .

1. Humble

2. Decisive

3. Selfless and self sacrificing

4. Empathetic

5. Disciplined

6. Good communicators (they communicate the agenda clearly and effectively)

7. Fair and unprejudiced

8. Maximizes the potential of their people by empowering them

9. Surround themselves with people smarter than they are

10. Do not care who takes the credit

11. Admit that they are infallible and admit mistakes when they make them

12. Have a burning desire to make a difference . . . a positive difference

This list is by no means exhaustive. In fact, I/we can go on and on.

But no matter how long the list of leadership qualities is, I can tell you honestly, that without three of these four effective leadership skills you will not succeed on the internet.

1. Surround yourself with people smarter than you

2. Acknowledge mistakes when you make them. Take corrective actions, learn from them, and move on

3. Maximize the potential of your people and

4. Be selfless. Serve your people and your organization with a mentors heart.

Some say that a good leader gets the job done, while others argue that a good leader simply inspires and motivates his team. In other words, a good leader gets the work done by inspiring others. Not only does he or she know the best method of doing the job, but helps the doer (YOU) to look at the bigger picture. He shows him/her the path of progress, of independence and the route to success.

Isn't that what makes a Good Internet Leader!

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