by Lynn Lopez
You've been hiding out in the shadows for far too long, just watching everyone else rocket their way through their careers and earn countless platitudes from people who admire their progress and their leadership abilities. You might have convinced yourself that, oh, you're perfectly all right being a regular bystander, a mere follower, and that being a leader is totally not for you at all, because you've never believed that you really have the aptitude to be a leader. Deep inside, though, you've longed to spearhead a group or a project because you have all the right ideas and you know you've got what it takes to attain success. Having been a follower for so long, you've developed great insight into what makes a great leader and have told yourself many times that, "If I were the leader here, I would do this..."
Does all that sound familiar? Then it seems the time is ripe for some leadership development. Yes, in yourself. If indeed you know what the qualities of a fine leader are, then you're letting your knowledge go to waste by not developing and exercising them within yourself.
If you do want to engage in leadership development, then you have to begin the process on your own, with the first step being to make a commitment to leadership development. After all, you can't be a leader if you are participating in projects half-heartedly. Take charge of your own leadership development process and you'll be well on your way towards your goal.
Part of leadership development is recognizing the characteristics of a true leader, and understanding that a leader is not just someone who has been appointed to a higher position than everyone else. So what makes a good leader? What are the qualities that don't make a leader at all? Write a list of each set of qualities and keep them in mind, and exercise the qualities of a leader. You can also take your cue from leaders you admire. Identify them first as well as the fields in which they are the leaders, and then ask yourself what it is about them that you greatly admire.
You might also want to enlist some extra help from the outside. Consider hiring a career coach who can help you develop leadership qualities, or maybe even attend seminars focused on leadership development. These options can give you a more complete view on leadership and the responsibilities it entails, as well as give you a better chance to take stock of your personality and values and also participate in exercises that will test your newfound leadership skills. - 20490
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