Laws of Positive Leadership

How to be a leader others want to follow.

Examples abound of poor leadership. Who hasn’t had a teacher or boss who invoked feelings of disrespect?

A positive leader is someone who inspires, motivates, energizes and unites, while generating loyalty and producing results. Victor Parachin offers 10 rules on how to be that kind of leader:

  • Give more than you expect others to give.

  • Combine optimism and perseverance.
  • See everyone as a diamond in the rough.
  • Express appreciation; accept responsibility.
  • Keep your ego in check.
  • Show respect for the people around you.
  • Treat team members as family.
  • Be a source of inspiration.
  • Stress cooperation, not competition.
  • Maintain a sense of humor.

(Toastmasters International)

How to Find Leaders

To accomplish anything of significance, you must have the right people by your side. Finding a great hire often goes hand in hand with identifying potential leaders.

John Maxwell, Ph.D. credits his friend Fred Smith with helping him arrive at these 11 questions to ask when looking for a leader:

  • Does the person question existing systems and push for improvements?
  • Do they offer practical ideas?
  • When they speak, who listen

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  • Do others respect them?
  • Can they create or catch a vision?
  • Do they show a willingness to take responsibility?
  • Do they finish the job?
  • Are they emotionally strong?
  • Do they possess strong people skills?
  • Will they lead others with a servant’s heart?
  • Can they make things happen?

(Toastmasters International)