DISQUS

Mindful Entrepreneur · 2 years ago

Great post, Ben!

I think if more of us made improvements even in the first three areas, we would see incredible results and personal changes.

Those first three - leading by example, being passionate, and getting organized are KEY!

Josh Hinds · 2 years ago

Ben, well said! It's amazing to me how many entrepreneurs have a hard time with delegating. They (we) think they have to do everything themselves. And many times even when they call themselves delegating, they're missing a number of ingredients you mentioned that go into successful delegation :-)

--All the best, Josh

Brett Evans · 2 years ago

Great post! I really liked the 10th one. Never really saw it from that perspective.

jim's domain · 2 years ago

I agree point made. I think if you have a good understanding, and a passion for what you do then that is a big step. Communicate Effectively is very important and that is a major way to gain respect. Lead By Example is should become a way of life! don't tell other people to do something and
do the oposite that will make them loss respect for you.

Be a Follower - it makes sense if you see someone doing something better learn from them!

I think one thing you missed was that you have to be open to ideas.

maybe that was under being a good listener.

Charlie · 2 years ago

Great list. I agree with every skill, especially #1 which is leading by example. This is probably the most common skill everybody is taking about which is needed for leaders. This is also the most common skill that most leaders need to develop.

David Airey :: Creative Design · 2 years ago

A post worth digging. I especially like number 10, how you should be a follower to be a true leader. Obviously it's only in certain circumstances, but very valid nonetheless.

Thanks Ben.

Naked Jonny · 2 years ago

Josh - totally agree. I have a very hard time delegating. Always think I can do it better which is almost never the case.

Howie · 2 years ago

I agree with every point. There are still problems which can't be avoided. Comumunication is probably the reason to this problem. Leaders may be good communicators, but other members are scared of sharing their thoughts.

Honman · 2 years ago

I agree with every point except that I believe a correct mindset comes before other things. Your mindset will influence your action and your action will affect your life.

Dawud Miracle · 2 years ago

Ben, great post. Each point is essential to being a great, dyanmic and compassionate leader. Most important to me is you have to lead by example. You can't expect people to follow your direction if you're not living them yourself. Also, delegation...every successful leader knows how to successfully delegate. No one person can do everything. Delegate and lead by example and you'll find uncommon success.

Josh Hinds · 2 years ago

Jonny - trusting the process of delegation can be hard at first, I agree. When I'm working with folks who aren't used to delegating I often describe it like building muscles... start out small -- say by delegating a task that won't drive you nuts if you absolutely can't be in total control of the entire process. Then after that one goes well, go a little bigger :-) Perhaps a silly example, but hopefully the point is made just the same... All the best, Josh :-)

Roland Jeffries · 2 years ago

Oh. My. God. If I didn't know better, I would swear I stole this post for my own blog. But you have to admit, it left me with more time to devote to becoming a good leader!

Ben Yoskovitz · 2 years ago

Hey Roland - Ahahaha. Very cool. Well, I can't be the only one that's had these thoughts, of course, it's just a question of expressing them and putting them out there for others to discuss and debate, so I'm glad you're doing that.

And thanks for stopping by and commenting.

David Kagoro · 2 years ago

This has been of good help to my during my project term paper preparation of my MBA programme at ESAMI

Ben Yoskovitz · 2 years ago

David - Glad to hear that. Happy to help! And good luck on your paper...

Greg Selker · 2 years ago

Ben,

Good post. In evaluating thousands of leaders over 18 years as an executive search professional, and for the past 3 years specifically conducting leadership assessment and development sessions with senior executives, it is clear to me that leadership fundamentally springs from acting and behaving in a manner that is consistent with your values. The most successful leaders have a deep understanding of who they are, what they are committed to in life and the world that is beyond producing financial results, and the ideal values they are committed are demonstrated by them personally and in their organization's culture.

It is my experience that when a leader takes the time to distinguish values-based behaviors they can implement within the circumstances they currently face, real growth and development occur and results are produced for them and their organizations at unprecedented levels.

Ben Yoskovitz · 2 years ago

Greg -- Thanks for the great, detailed comment, I appreciate it. Hope you'll stick around Instigator Blog.

Anjali Mayekar · 2 years ago

Well Said Ben!
I think, all these skills are required not only in business but to lead your own life. The number seven : Be brave and honest, sounds simple but the most difficult one. It is often challenging to prsent your honest thoughts in balanced manner.

Leema · 2 years ago

Ben,
Be a follower is a skill leaders must have in this era of emerging technology.If one knows when to step aside and encourage another to take charge,one can truly learn from following.

Leema

LED Screen Specialist · 2 years ago

Ben,
great post! I think that something else that makes a great leader is that they wants to have around people that are better than themselves: an A player hire an A+ player!

Fabio Aversa

Martin · 1 year ago

Point #8 is a great one. I'm working to improve on it.

Thanks.
Martin
http://SimpleBigIdeaBusiness.blogspot.com/

Jake · 1 year ago

Re "Delegation", one thing that has always served me well is to remember, "You can delegate the work. You can never delegate the responsibility".

Ryan · 1 year ago

I tend to think that creativity and thinking outside the box are the most important business skills for leaders, since leaders are the ones who set trends.

RJacobsen · 1 year ago

You joked about a strong leader being able to properly communicate.. but the truth is, I've met several individuals that are great leaders; they just lack the ability to effectively express what they are thinking to others.

Destra · 1 year ago

Great post Ben, I'm an entrepreneur and know for sure why we need those skills. Leading a business is not that easy, if we start our own business, then we have to be a leader for our business too...

Commenter · 1 year ago

I tend to think that creativity and thinking outside the box are the most important business skills for leaders, since leaders are the ones who set trends.

Harley Lever · 1 year ago

Great post Ben!

I have studied leadership for years. Taking courses, reading everything possible about the subject, attending seminars, and picking the brains of business leaders. Your post touches upon everything I have learned.

I just attended a seminar by a company called The Open Organization http://www.theopenorganization.com/ and they have developed a system based on emotional intelligence skills that today's leaders must have. They do a great job at taking it one step further. As you discussed often new leaders do not know what it means to truly lead. Emotional intelligence is key!

Thanks again Ben!

Ben Yoskovitz · 1 year ago

@Harley: Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for commenting, and hope you'll keep reading!

Mark · 1 year ago

Yes you right, we may also need to hire employees to help us run our business if we cannot handle everything on our own. Then there is the matter of supplies. The supplies you will need depend on our choices.And all about need leadership skills to handle.Nice article ,so informative. Thanks

guitar teacher · 1 year ago

Delegation is so important. It helps get more done and gives the employee a sense of ownership in the business.

I believe that when the employee has an interest in the business other than just earning a paycheck, you get new ideas, great customer service and other dividends.

fafan · 1 year ago

Wow nice tips, I will learn to improve my leadership skills.
Thanks for the tips Ben.

Eva · 1 year ago

"Great leaders are followers too. If you’re a leader without following, you’re a dictator. "

I like this. But I have never aware that great leader are followers. Thanks for information.

Caravaggio · 1 year ago

I read some books about leadership skills, and many articles, but to be honest, without an experience, that's nothing. I had once the chance to leader a team, and you learn more with the experience once than with thousand books, but, of course you should have some theory :)

Nadeesha Cabral · 1 year ago

Wow.. I wish I found this sooner..
"You can’t do everything. A great leader needs to be able to delegate effectively." - I find that very profound!!
Cheers!

MBA Singapore · 3 months ago

thank you for your book review. There no necessary to buy the book any more

koleadeleye · 2 months ago

All the points above on the leadership skills are spot on. There is a comment below that in DELEGATION you can only delegate the work but not the responsibility - Great comment.