Being a Leader in Your Community

Written By Colēgia

Leadership is a necessary part of many of our lives. Whether we find ourselves in the position of following under someone or becoming a leader ourselves, it can have a large impact on a community we are part of. Today we want to talk about being a leader in your community.

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Take Time to Get to Know Others

Being a leader involves having many qualities in order to truly succeed. One example of this involves communicating with people in the community. While we can't always appeal to everyone, taking time to get to know the people involved can go a long way. Oftentimes people simply want to be heard. This can make an impact in a subtle manner. It can make people more likely to listen to you which is essential in a group setting. It can also help you empathize with each person in a group and treat them like an individual. Showing that you care is good not just for your own well-being, but for others as well. Every member of a community has a voice which is all the more reason why we need to be mindful as much as we can. This can include having things such as a suggestion box or even directly asking others for feedback or how you can help them.

“While we can't always appeal to everyone, taking time to get to know the people involved can go a long way.”

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Be Proactive

Leadership requires being proactive in both your actions and your mindset. One way to do this is to be organized with any tasks you want to accomplish within your community. This can include writing down any goals and making them visible. This can help with transparency as it is good to let others be aware of the direction a community plans to take. This can also help detail the process behind the goal which is also good. Being proactive as a leader incentivizes you to better manage time. This is crucial as everyone's time matters. Setting specific deadlines for certain events is another great quality as a leader as it can help with pacing purposes. Showing respect for others both with their time and in relation to goals can have a great positive effect on the community.

“Leadership requires being proactive in both your actions and your mindset.”

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Self-Development Helps Leadership

Understanding who you are is essential to being a leader. Charisma is typically one of the most powerful assets for leadership as it has a magnetic sort of quality that draws people to you. Self-development specifically hones in on this as it can help bring out some of your best qualities. Doing this can help people see what you stand for along with feeling confident that you can live up to what is being promised. This can be seen in a student council type of setting where one person takes charge of decision-making while also getting input from fellow community members. The leader, in particular, may be more well versed in communication which can further aid in self-development. Having a desire to improve goes a long way in this and people will take note. While being a leader may be difficult, there are many benefits and ways to impact others’ lives in a positive and meaningful way.

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