Hello, friends!
Today, I want to share an inspiring conversation I had with one of my teammates. I asked her a simple question:
“From your experiences so far, what are the qualities you’ve noticed in the leaders you’ve worked with?”
She thought for a moment and then shared stories from her journey, highlighting five qualities of great leaders she admired. Here’s what she told me:
Her first leader, a woman in her very first job, was incredibly ambitious. No matter the challenges, she believed in solving problems and moving forward. Her mantra? “Don’t let obstacles stop you; face them with confidence and keep going.”
She shared a lesson from her grandmother, who was a natural leader within the family. Her grandmother always prioritized bringing people together, resolving conflicts, and fostering unity. “A great leader knows how to keep the team bonded and moving in the same direction,” she said.
From her father, she learned the importance of taking full responsibility for whatever task you take on. “Never abandon your responsibilities midway,” her father would say. Complete every task with dedication and own your commitments fully.
When she joined her second company, her CEO inspired her to think creatively and share her ideas freely. He would always say, “It doesn’t matter if your ideas are big or small; speak up. Your thoughts can make a difference.” This quality brought out the best in her and her team, creating a culture of innovation.
She shared her experience of working with me at OPEN BOX Consulting and said, “What I appreciate most is how you see us as individuals, not just employees. You care about our career growth, knowledge growth, and even income growth. You take the time to ask about our goals and guide us to achieve them.”
This was different for her because, in her previous roles, leaders only focused on what they could get from their team members. It was always about deadlines and results, never about people. But for the first time, she felt valued as a person, not just as someone who gets the job done.
She added, “You encourage us to keep learning and improving. At the same time, you understand how important financial growth is for us. You’re not just helping us grow at work but also in life.” This made her feel motivated, supported, and genuinely cared for, which is what real leadership is all about.
As she finished, we reflected on these qualities: ambition, teamwork, accountability, innovation, and genuine care. Each of these traits doesn’t just make a leader successful—it creates an environment where everyone thrives.
So, here’s my question to you: What leadership qualities have you noticed in your journey? Share your experiences in the comments.
Let’s learn from each other and build a world of better leaders together!
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