The Shearin Group Outstanding Leaders: Want to Be a Good Leader?

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Want to Be a Good Leader? Step One Know
Thyself   What is the most important
characteristic of a leader? Some might say it's
integrity. Others may say that it's being a good
motivator. But psychologist and author Sherrie
Campbell believes that self-awareness the
ability to monitor one's own emotions and
reactions is the key factor in leadership
success.   "Self-awareness keeps us grounded,
attuned and focused," said Campbell, author of
"Loving Yourself The Master of Being Your Own
Person" (AuthorHouse, 2012). "When leaders are
grounded, they are able to be efficient and
deliberate in staying on task, and being attuned
to those around them. Leaders who have the
ability to control their minds and emotions help
to guide those around them to develop their own
self-knowledge and success."
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• Learning to be aware of yourself isn't always
  easy, but mastering this skill can help you
  become a much more effective leader. Campbell
  shared these seven tips for improving
  self-awareness. 4 Tips For Teaching Leadership
  Skills
• Keep an open mind. When you have the ability to
  regulate your own emotional world, you can be
  attuned the emotions of others. To be a
  successful leader, you have to be curious about
  new people and all they have to offer. This shows
  that you can be a team player, and don't need to
  be No. 1. The more open you are to others, the
  more creative you become.
• Be mindful of your strengths and weaknesses.
  Self-aware individuals know their own strengths
  and weaknesses and are able to work from that
  space. Being mindful of this means that you know
  when to reach out for assistance, and when you
  are good on your own.

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• Stay focused. Making connections with those
  around you is important as a leader. But you
  can't make those connections if you're
  distracted. Train yourself to focus for long
  periods of time without getting sucked into
  social media, emails and other small
  distractions.
• Set boundaries. A leader needs to have strong
  boundaries in place. Be warm toward others, but
  say no when you need to say no. Be serious about
  your work and your passions, and keep your
  boundaries firm to maintain the integrity of your
  goals and the work you put into them.
• Know your emotional triggers. Self-aware
  individuals are able to identify their emotions
  as they are happening. Don't repress your
  emotions or deny their causes instead, be able
  to bend and flex with them, and fully process
  them before communicating with others.

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• Embrace your intuition. Successful people trust
  their gut instincts and take the risks associated
  with them. Your instincts are based on the
  survival of the fittest and the need to succeed.
  They tell us what to do next. Learn to trust
  these and use them.
• Practice self-discipline. Good leaders tend to be
  disciplined at work and in every area of their
  life. It is a character trait that provides them
  with the enduring focus necessary for strong
  leadership.