Leader’s DON’Ts List
We all know what a leader should look like. Now, let’s spice the things up with some negativity. See what leaders should not do or be.
We all know what a leader should look like. Now, let’s spice the things up with some negativity. See what leaders should not do or be.
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Being a leader is tough. Leaders aren’t appointed, they aren’t elected. Leaders inspire. They have power, but it’s not guaranteed. Becoming one of them is a challenging task, but they are the ones who change the world.
Here are some insights on what the leaders should not do or be, which I hope will inspire you, even a little, to take the thorny path of leading yourself and others and making the world a better place.
01: Don’t apologize
No one cares what you’ve messed up. Accept the consequences and act with what you have, in the circumstances you find yourself in.
02: Don’t explain yourself
People don’t want to hear your excuses for why you can’t do something. Find a way and do it.
03: Don’t show emotions
You’re the leader. You control your emotions, they don’t control you.
04: Don’t smile unnecessarily
People don’t like to follow jokers and weaklings.
05: Don’t show weakness
The weak don’t lead, they only follow.
06: Don’t show hesitation
People need to be sure that you know what you’re doing.
07: Don’t show insecurity
You’re at the front. Stand firm, look brave, and don’t let your eyes or hands tremble.
08: Don’t show indecisiveness
Make decisions quickly and change them rarely. Not the other way around.
09: Don’t be verbose
Produce diamonds with your words, not junk.
10: Don’t speak fast
How will they follow you if they can’t keep up?
11: Don’t speak unclearly
How will they follow you if they can’t understand you?
12: Don’t slouch
Straighten your back. A bent back is for cowards and weaklings.
13: Don’t lower your head
To no one and nothing.
14: Don’t wander with your eyes
Look straight at the target.
15: Don’t avoid others’ gaze
Your gaze reveals your soul and intentions. If you hide it, you show them that you’re lying, hiding something, or scared. These aren’t things a leader does.
16: Don’t rush
People rush when they’re chasing something or being chased. You move towards your goal, while people and circumstances chase you or run from you. Let them rush.
17: Don’t show nervousness
It’s a sign of lack of self-control. How will you lead others if you can’t even control yourself?
18: Don’t show fear
Be afraid. Secretly.
19: Don’t dither
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
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It is a not easy to be a leader. Don’t you think?
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