Ahmed Manik:
To be a good leader, you need to be self-disciplined, and make sure others on your team are disciplined. The truth is, there’s no magical combination of words that makes you sound like a leader every time. Here are a few tips on how to sound like a leader.
1. Be Aware Of Context – Speak like you know what’s going on and as if you have a full vision of the task at hand.
2. Be Confident – Decisiveness is a key quality of leadership. Someone needs to make the decision – will it be you? Remember though, true confidence includes a dose of humility.
3. Be Specific – Vagueness is akin to uncertainty, so don’t be afraid to drill into a subject and respond with laser focus.
4. Be Forward Thinking – Leaders see the future and make assumptions on what needs to be done today to get to where they need to be tomorrow.
5. Be Solutions Oriented – It’s easy to point out problems, but finding solutions where others can’t see them is the hallmark of a strong leader.
