4 Leadership Qualities in Business 

1. Focus

There is a common denominator every small business owner has in common. It’s the livelihood of the business. Owners take what started as a glimmer of an idea and turn it into a solution that helps address everyday problems. Once you’re off to the races, the business must keep going because it’s doing more than bringing your dreams to life. Customers depend on this company for products and services that meet their needs and employees need the business to thrive for steady pay and career fulfillment purposes.Keep your focus now and into the next year. Pay attention to existing goals and commit to execution. Not sure what goals you have yet to reach? Take a moment to revisit your business plan and review accordingly. 

2. Communication

Being in it for the long haul translates to more than the pandemic. The next normal will forever reshape the traditional workforce due to hybrid and remote work. The long haul also touches on issues beyond our control. Natural disasters, for example, will continue to be ongoing throughout our lifetimes. Big and small businesses must have, or start creating, climate change contingency plans in the workplace. It is better for leaders to communicate more information with their team members, and often, in certain and uncertain times alike. Share with your team what your expectations and plans are and communicate actionable strategies. Leaders shouldn’t do all the talking, either. Encourage feedback and engagement across the team. Be open-minded and thoughtful to this type of feedback. Recognize practical opportunities and remain positive to further engage with and be responsive to team members.

3. Kindness

The last almost two years have redefined what it means to walk in your colleague’s shoes. We listen to what each person needs and try to look at the world through their experiences.  Kindness allows leaders to lead with an open heart and mind. Leaders are better able to recognize the value of each team member. Kindness is an ongoing practice, too. The more leaders actively practice kindness, the more others will take notice and be inspired to adopt similar behavior.I’ve written about this before, in this article: “How Kindness in Business Pays Off for Leaders.” On top of everything else, science says performing kind acts boosts happiness and life satisfaction, and leads to workplace success.

4. Grit

Grit, which also made my 2021 list, is still my favorite leadership quality. Author Angela Lee Duckworth defines grit as a combination of persistence, passion and resilience. Duckworth’s TED Talk defines grit as living life as a marathon, not a sprint. The greatest aspect of grit is that it is applicable to every aspect of life. When I referenced grit last year, I mentioned that having grit allows you to develop a growth mindset. Leaders that struggle are also growing as they work through various situations and circumstances. Gradually, they are developing mental toughness and courage. This grit begins to show through a leader’s personality. They will try again and do something better than before. They will keep going even though the task at hand is difficult to achieve. They will continue to hold their heads high, do their best, and be their best. Not everything in life goes exactly the way we think it will. But the good news is all is not lost when we are not coasting along. The key to success in life is how you react when things don’t go your way. Sometimes bumps in the road are disguised as gains. If we stay focused, communicate with one another, treat one another with kindness, and maintain the grit necessary to keep moving forward, we will create new boundaries and explore new goals because of it.

Great leaders have these qualities.

They have learned to:

1. Always be a Servant

2. Have Uncommon Strength

3. Draw on the Wisdom from Above

4. Possess Godly Charisma

5. Walk in Dignity and Honor


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