How to Be a Great Leader

They often say it’s lonely at the top.

I’m going to be real with you.

Being a great leader can be difficult. How can you be accommodating, easy to approach and talk to, but still make sure your team remains professional and still things get done? Where is the line between being a leader and a “friend”?

In this article, we will talk about what a leader is, and what you can do to become a great one.

What is a Great Leader?

What makes a “good” leader? What does being a “good leader” even mean?

You don’t have to be a “boss” by title or by trade to be a good leader. Being a “leader” can mean being a mentor or a role model that influences another in your life.

It doesn’t mean always being serious, delegating, and focusing “on the job”, and wearing the corporate “mask”. You can enjoy the team you work with. That’s okay.

1. Understand your leadership style.

Everyone has a particular leadership style. Before you become a leader for the first time or need to grow as an existing leader, then I suggest you start here. You can find a number of online leadership assessments, such as: