If there were a blueprint for a great leader, everyone would follow that. Instead of a blueprint, there are traits and attributes that the great business leaders all seem to share.
There are a few attributes that fit the bill. Here are some essential characteristics that great business leaders possess.
Strong Communication
One of the most significant breakdowns that happen between business leaders and their teams is communication. Whether through poor feedback or unclear directions, it can result in serious frustration and impact productivity.
Great business leaders can convey what they want clearly with a respectful tone. There is no need to yell and scream; effective communicators can get the job done without the need for all that.
Adaptability
There are two types of leaders: set in their ways and those who adapt. The former often leads to the butting of heads between leaders and those on the team who feel that there may be a different way.
Great business leaders know that there is no linear path in business. It is a series of winding roads, and it takes an adaptable leader to be able to navigate those roads. Without that ability, there will be a lot of friction between leaders and their employees, ultimately impacting productivity in the long term.
Focus on Productivity
There are, unfortunately, some situations in which leaders focus more on the politics within the office. Productivity isn’t the goal; advancement is. But the truly great business leaders put a focus on driving productivity forward because that is, after all, the lifeblood of any business.
Effective leaders don’t care how things get done so long as they get done and within the boundaries set by the organization. They have trust in their team to do their jobs, and that can build confidence and rapport between leaders and the rest of their teams. The rest is not as crucial as driving productivity.