Being a real business leader is more than just echoing the voice of the majority

Do you know how to set your own direction and make decisions quickly? Being a real business leader is more than just echoing the voice of the majority

TIP OF THE WEEK comes from Martin Zwilling, Founder, and CEO, Startup Professionals @STARTUPPRO. In his article 6 Strategies to Better Your Leadership Skills and Confidence he offers advice on developing one’s own self-leadership, and growth strategies.

Zwilling discusses the Importance of self-leadership. He notes that personal leadership is setting your own direction and making real decisions first. With practice over time, your self-worth and your leadership performance will increase.

Citing Steve Jobs who famously is quoted as saying, “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” Zwilling builds on this ideology of strong leadership. He provides a list of Key strategies that one can learn and practice.

1.Give your own judgment a high priority in decisions.

2. Solidify and demonstrate your personal values. Core values

3. Increase your own knowledge in areas of interest.

4. Demonstrate integrity and strong ethics in all activities.

5. Display personal leadership often to build momentum.

6. Celebrate every small success to build team confidence. Do this to weather the hard times

Of course, listening to others is important. You need to fine-tune your guiding values and morals, and become an expert in relevant areas. Make sure everyone knows your expertise. Personal integrity in your private life is just as important if you want to be followed in public decisions. Be open and transparent with the people around you.

Building upon these 6 key strategies, he states the importance of maximizing your self-leadership, to get people to recognize your energy and want to follow your guidance.

It’s a good read for leaders looking for ways to self-improve. 6 Strategies to Better Your Leadership Skills and Confidence