Developing leadership skills

Regardless of the nature of one’s work or years of experience, anyone can be groomed to be a leader. While others take years to get a raise or a promotion at work, others get there faster.  Developing leadership skills is crucial not just for those who are up for a promotion, but for everyone in the workforce.  Here’s how anyone can develop leadership skills.

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Take the initiative :  When a person is enthusiastic about their work, their bosses and leaders notice how they are serious and passionate about their job.Taking the initiative opens doors of opportunities for learning and leadership.



Practice communication skills : Communication skills are not just for people in the entertainment industry (reporters, presenters, actors) or those in the fields of sales and marketing.  Any worker can be more efficient in their job when they can communicate effectively to others. Effective communication skills can help anyone become an effective
worker now and a valuable leader later.



Accept responsibility :The blame game is a culprit to team failure.  When people learn to own up to their mistakes and are more responsible for their actions, they make things happen.They learn how to ask for advice, and they also become better at solving problems.

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Learn new skills :  The greatest leaders are the biggest learners.Those who are not afraid to learn new things have a broader sense of the world, and they become better leaders.


Bharti Jogia-Sattar is a business executive with expertise in real estate.  Learn more about her professional work by visiting this LinkedIn page.