My ideal leader is a person that shows strength and confidence while still staying composed and classy. In times of high stress, a true leader will not falter or show that he/she is feeling weighed down or overwhelmed. This is important because if the followers see when a leader starts to flounder their trust and admiration starts to diminish.
I believe that a leader has to know the people they are leading, to get to this point one must actually take personal time as much as possible with each and every person they can to get to know them. Out of this time empathy grows and a genuine, loyal relationship starts to form. With these actions inspiration will increase and a good leader is one who inspires.
Some of my most favorite leaders are those who are understated but still great, who keep their emotions concealed and still come off as composed yet passionate. They don’t ask for recognition but do the things they do out of pure goodness and legitimate concern for the group they are leading.
I realized that these thoughts concerning leadership stem from my grandmother, for she is one of the most understated, controlled and regal figures that I know. When I think of her, I think of how she lives her life with an aire of selfless compassion and she does it not for her self, but for her family. She is a true figure to look up to. My love for my most admired leaders such as Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy and Mother Theresa all have a little bit of her characteristics or should I say visa-versa?
A leader should be driven by the well being of their followers, with good intentions, any project can and will be completed with success.
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