| At one point or another, we have all been either a | | | | succeed and that success will become contagious. In |
| leader or a follower. While both roles are equally | | | | any circumstance, a leader's positive attitude will have |
| important, a leader plays an instrumental role in | | | | greater impact and influence on their followers. |
| providing direction for his/her followers. A good way to | | | | Motivation |
| identify an effective leader is to see if his/her followers | | | | In an athletic world, a motivating leader could be a |
| are able to support and accomplish what their leader is | | | | coach, trainer or even a fellow teammate. While the |
| asking of their team. | | | | "talent" of players is a good determinant of a winning |
| In order to be a great leader, one must possess | | | | team, their coach is also an important factor. If a coach |
| various qualities that will attract followers. The following | | | | can not produce a winning team, his job is at stake. A |
| qualities are just of few of the many qualities that are | | | | coach's motivation involves infusing his players with |
| vital for effective leadership. | | | | high standards, and setting challenging but attainable |
| Charisma | | | | goals as they perform well. Thus, his/her ability to |
| A notable charismatic leader was Martin Luther King, | | | | motivate his players will enhance their performances. |
| Jr. Decades after his death, King is still honored today | | | | Motivation also correlates with having a positive |
| for his passionate movement towards equality. His | | | | attitude. When a coach has a positive attitude and |
| most famous speech, "I have a dream," still impacts a | | | | provides a positive environment for his players, then |
| current generation as his powerful words grace the | | | | the team will most likely be motivated to move in his |
| majority of history textbooks all over America. His | | | | her direction where ultimate success can be found. |
| speech radiates personality because of his expressive | | | | Assertiveness |
| words in his fight against inequality. Like King's speech, | | | | A leader has the responsibility to guide the direction of |
| charismatic leaders have the gift to touch people | | | | his or her company. When a leader is firm and |
| through their choice of words. Charismatic leaders are | | | | assertive in delegating tasks to his subordinates, they |
| alluring, charming and can encourage followers to | | | | will hold a greater respect to follow through on their |
| support a grand vision or idea. | | | | assignments. An assertive leader has the ability to |
| Positive Attitude | | | | convey enforcement without being too autocratic or |
| A leader who possesses a positive attitude will | | | | threatening to their subordinates. Furthermore, an |
| influence his/her followers to carry that same attitude. | | | | assertive leader should not make his subordinates feel |
| An example of a positive leader could be a parent or | | | | like they're in a hostile environment. Instead, an |
| teacher. Mothers, fathers, or elementary teachers | | | | assertive leader should respect his people, and require |
| appear and are viewed as role models to the young | | | | proper accountability at the same time. A leader's |
| children they are teaching and nurturing. These role | | | | assertiveness and confidence earns respect. With that |
| models are the first leaders they encounter in life. | | | | respect, people are much more likely to follow, help, |
| Children become very dependent of leaders because | | | | and emulate their leader to achieve success. |
| they are their vehicles to the outside world and provide | | | | Leaders exude many qualities that make them |
| much needed help and assistance. If a parent is | | | | effective and appreciated. These four qualities all |
| nurturing and loving to their child, they will thrive under | | | | compliment each other in constructing a well-balanced |
| this encouragement. If a school teacher provides a | | | | leader. |
| positive learning experience to the child, they will | | | | |