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Awesome leaders are the key to high-performance workplace culture. They set the tone for the rest of the team, acting as motivators and inspirers. We\u2019ve all heard the phrase \u201cborn leader\u201d, but scientific studies show that most leadership traits aren\u2019t hereditary. Meaning: that leadership traits can be learned and improved over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This offers an unrivalled opportunity for employers to upskill their leaders and transform their workforce. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the most powerful leadership traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is good leadership important in the workplace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone involved in employee management knows that attracting and retaining talent is getting ridiculously hard, especially with The Great Resignation<\/a> coming in after the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A massive 29% of workers<\/a> were considering quitting their jobs in 2021 \u2013\u2013 and research shows that 79% of employees<\/a> cite a lack of appreciation as a reason for leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging good leadership in the workplace can lead to a massive reduction in employee turnover. Leaders can inspire their teams through employee recognition, their behaviour, and communication with each other to establish a new culture of high performance in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 powerful traits of awesome leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are myriad ways that leaders can encourage their employees to go above and beyond in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disruptive leaders<\/a> change how employees think, act, and feel to move the company forward. These game-changing leaders often possess the following traits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Communication skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t be a good leader without possessing good communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can learn effective communication strategies, the best and most disruptive leaders are inherently good communicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication isn\u2019t just about speaking and giving orders \u2013\u2013 it\u2019s also about listening. It\u2019s about understanding how to communicate with a wide range of people across roles, geographies, and social identities, both inside and outside the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you want to see integrity in employees across the board, but it\u2019s also an essential trait for leaders. It\u2019s hard to quantify, but when someone has integrity, you can\u2019t miss it. In the workplace, integrity in leaders is about recognising employee accomplishments, admitting mistakes, and prioritising quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasise the importance of honesty and loyalty for your employees while hiring and training managers at all levels. Encourage a workplace community where integrity is celebrated and highlighted along with more measurable career wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Self-managing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It will be difficult to manage others if you can\u2019t effectively manage yourself. Self-management is about prioritising your goals and being responsible for achieving them. As an effective leader, you also need to regulate your time, attention and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exceptional leaders can handle stress and balance their work and personal lives but also understand the importance of compassion and responding to their team appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Genuine enthusiasm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No one wants to be led by someone who doesn\u2019t care about their actions. Influential leaders have a genuine enthusiasm for the organisation and what they\u2019re working towards as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employees can sniff out fake enthusiasm from a mile away, but a leader\u2019s energy that is sincerely enthusiastic and passionate is genuinely contagious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Self-awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having a good level of self-awareness is a trait found in most powerful leaders. It\u2019s about knowing yourself and being able to recognise your flaws. How can you lead others if you don\u2019t first understand your inner workings? No one is great at absolutely everything. It takes a self-aware leader to know their strengths and weaknesses and to ask for help in the areas where others can shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Ability to be vulnerable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Admitting mistakes is hard, especially for leaders in a corporate setting who are always expected to be switched on, but it\u2019s a key trait for a powerful leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a leader says to their team that they have screwed up, they are cultivating an environment of trust that makes it okay for others to be honest, try new things and learn from what happened together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Knowing how and when to delegate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How can you be a good leader if you\u2019re doing too many things at once? This is where knowing how and when to delegate comes into play. No matter how much you want to, it\u2019s impossible to be able to do everything you need to do by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delegating out tasks to your team does more than just take some of the weight off your shoulders. It shows that you are confident in your team\u2019s ability to do the job for you. This results in higher morale and loyalty and makes your employees feel trusted and appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Empowerment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A good leader knows their power. They know they can train and shape the employees under them and inspire them to do their best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best leaders are a source of empowerment for their team. When employees are empowered, they are more likely to make decisions that are in the company\u2019s best interest. A good leader doesn\u2019t just congratulate a team on a good job once it\u2019s done \u2013\u2013 they empower them from the beginning to deliver results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Charisma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s just a fact of human life that we\u2019re going to be drawn to people we like. The best leaders are charismatic. They exude goodwill and are friendly and approachable. You simply can\u2019t have a leader that no one in the team is comfortable talking with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But charisma isn\u2019t just <\/em>how someone presents themselves. In a business setting, it\u2019s about showing creativity and direction and being willing to think outside the box even when not explicitly asked to. This aspect of charisma will inspire and empower employees to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Gratitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone wants to work for a boss who appreciates them and their work. This isn\u2019t just in the form of bonuses and tangible rewards. Employees also want social recognition\u2013 whether it\u2019s a quick thank-you in the hallway, a callout during a meeting, or over Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t underestimate the power of social recognition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies with a strong culture of recognition can achieve a 55% improvement in engagement across the board. The best leaders know how to demonstrate sincere gratitude in the workplace, which can significantly impact an organisation\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know what makes a great leader, so what\u2019s next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you understand what it takes to be a great leader, you\u2019re one step closer to becoming one. Leadership traits are learnable, you just need to practice consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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