Some people are born leaders. As a matter of fact, you don’t need to hold a managerial position before you can become a leader. There are certain traits you will have that will make people within your organization see you as a leader. However, this article will focus on the 5 traits that will make others see you as a leader.

Generally, some leaders are made, while others are born. And, When you possess any of these 5 traits, people will see you as a leader regardless of your role.

So, before you read further I want to ask you this question. Do you want to be seen as a leader in your organization? If yes, read the 5 traits that will make others see you as a leader below.

5 Traits That Will Make Others See You As A Leader

#1 Listen Actively

Active listening is one of the traits that will make others see you as a leader. Most people think leading means speaking out, but they are wrong.

According to Elizabeth McLeod “If you focus your mindful listening, you can garner more opportunity without saying a word”

Mindful listening goes beyond keeping quiet and nodding. As a matter of fact, it involves focusing on the person you are listening to is saying, understand their body language while maintaining eye contact. Oh, it looks easy to you right? but only few people pay attention to this.


When you listen actively, you can sort and frame information, and when you finally speak, everybody will listen. This is because they know you have understood their point of view perfectly. Lastly, McLeod said ” If you want people to see you as an authority figure, stop talking, take a break and listen”.

#2 Make Your Meeting Count

The best time for your colleagues to see the stuff you are made of is during meeting. So, If you want others to see you as a leader, make every meeting count.

Therefore, be active in every meeting, prepare very well ahead of time. Read any pre-reads, listen actively through out the meeting, asking intelligent questions etc.


#3 Proactively Find A Mentor

Developing your skill continuously is one of the traits that will make others see you as a leader. The easiest way to develop your skill is to find a mentor.

You can take your boss as a mentor, but if you don’t want to use him, start looking for someone else.

#4 Look for root causes rather than quick fixes

When things go wrong in an organization, some people will always look for quick fixes. However, if you want people around you to see you as a leader, always look for the root cause of any problem.

The first step to do this, is to accept failure confidently. Once you accept failure, look for proactive ways of preventing it for happening again.

#5 Always speak the truth when things go wrong

When things go wrong, never cast a blame, rather speak the truth. And speaking the truth involves explaining what happened and strive towards fixing it.

People that cast blames are those that avoid responsibility, and this only distract you from solving the problem.

So, these are the 5 traits that will make others see you as a leader. Apply them and tell the world your experience.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/06/18/5-traits-that-will-make-others-see-you-as-a-leader/

I think op is missing some other facts here; because saraki doesn't possess any one of these on the list and yet, Kwarans call him and see him as their leader.


Kwara ppl should come and tell us why saraki is their leader.

Number 5 Is One Of The Most Fundamental. When You Start Compromising And Throwing Blames Carelessly, Because Of Sentiment, Ignorance Or Bribe, You Start Breaking The Rungs Of Your Leadership's Ladder.

BeingFrank:
Number 5 Is One Of The Most Fundamental. When You Start Compromising And Throwing Blames Carelessly, Because Of Sentiment, Ignorance Or Bribe, You Start Breaking The Rungs Of Your Leadership's Ladder.

Awesome. Thanks for the great comment.

24hoursreporter:

Awesome. Thanks for the great comment.

Thank You Too

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Buhari has none of these traits yet he's the President

xreal:
I think op is missing some other facts here; because saraki doesn't possess any one of these on the list and yet, Kwaran's call him and see him as their leader.


Kwara ppl should come and tell us why saraki is their leader.

You no well!

Plz who can translate this in to Hausa language and send to buhari?


He really need this.

xreal:
I think op is missing some other facts here; because saraki doesn't possess any one of these on the list and yet, Kwaran's call him and see him as their leader.


Kwara ppl should come and tell us why saraki is their leader.

which one tinubu get

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To be a good leader you must first of all be a good follower

Yes Buhari has all of these. Sai Baba, Sai Nigeria. Lol

I doubt Buhari has these qualities, yet he is our leader. Is that why it seems we have entered one chance?

abiodunalasa:

You no well!

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chicoMX:
Buhari has none of these traits yet he's the President

This is because we Nigerians are typically known for putting round pegs in square holes just for #1k and small bags of rice.

We therefore deserve the polithiefcians we get.

U gerrit?

tete7000:
I doubt Buhari has these qualities, yet he is our leader. Is that why it seems we have entered one chance?

@bolded,

He's our ruler.

chicoMX:
Buhari has none of these traits yet he's the President

Don't abuse the word "leader"

Buhari is a "ruler" not a leader

xreal:
I think op is missing some other facts here; because saraki doesn't possess any one of these on the list and yet, Kwaran's call him and see him as their leader.


Kwara ppl should come and tell us why saraki is their leader.

No, no, you made a mistake. His leadership is not exclusive to kwarans. He is one of Nigerian leaders. So, I think Nigerians are in best position to tell us how and why saraki crept into leadership position.

You as a Nigerian can represent the rest of Nigerians to tell us.

Chukazu:


Don't abuse the word "leader"
Buhari is a "ruler" not a leader

Leader- A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Get the fvck outta here!

xreal:
I think op is missing some other facts here; because saraki doesn't possess any one of these on the list and yet, Kwaran's call him and see him as their leader.


Kwara ppl should come and tell us why saraki is their leader.

@Xreal, you have not been following Saraki's activities keenly. He seldom comment on national issues. Even when police IG invited him, he didn't make any official statement regarding the issue. That is why he is not predictable.

Forget all these noneesense just have good money and yyou have followers like soldire ants...........

lailo:
Forget all these noneesense just have good money and yyou have followers like soldire ants...........

True, what if you don't have money bro?

omooba969:


@bolded,

He's our ruler.

And I hope you understand why he is referred to as a ruler and not a leader? That is enough reason to feel sorry for your country if you love it.

In Church today, the way the Pastor was calling the book of Corinthians, it was sounding in the ears Like Croatians:

Awesome ?