LEADERSHIP SPECIAL… “With trustworthiness and support, an average leader can climb a step up towards being exemplary”

“With trustworthiness and support, an average leader can climb a step up towards being exemplary”

An exemplary leader, in my opinion, is someone who possesses great self-belief. Leaders are individuals with a vision and they move in the direction of their vision. Those who benefit or believe in them, move with them. Emotional intelligence is another integral aspect required to be an exemplary leader, especially when dealing with a team of individuals. An emotionally intelligent leader would not only be able to deal with the team’s emotional swings, but also empathise with and control the team’s emotions and motivate them towards a positive goal.

Some may argue that good leaders are born whereas others believe that one can learn to develop leadership qualities over time. Indisputably, both viewpoints are correct. For an average leader to become an exemplary one, one needs to lead by example. He/she, if not a role model, should be someone people look up to for experience and advice. With trustworthiness and support, an average leader can climb a step up towards being exemplary. Since we are a part of a constantly changing corporate scenario, any chaos or challenge can become impediments. We have to master the art of combating these impediments by understanding the environment and there on, overcoming any roadblocks. A good leader, in times of crisis, would model the way for others, inspire and share a vision, enable others to act, and finally encourage their hearts and minds. There have been defining moments like the launch of ApnaCircle, followed by the successful M&A. Then, going from a team of two to 36 was another winning moment.     The Indian youth comprises of our future leaders and it is important that they believe in themselves if they aspire to become exemplars of success. They should absorb themselves in the corporate ball game and try to change it for the better through innovation, entrepreneurship, wealth-creation for themselves and their stakeholders as well. -         YOGESH BANSAL, FOUNDER & CEO APNACIRCLE.COM A