A good leader understands and is well versed in the objectives assigned to them making them the expert and the one you turn to for advice. They know which actions are necessary to drive behaviors. The most important is that they make you want to work for them through respect and leading by example (Munro, 2008).
I am lucky enough to have experienced many different leadership styles. I’ve worked for dictators, yes men, leaders who are your best friend, detached leaders, by the book leaders and leaders who remember we are all human. My current work leader is one who leads by being human.
She is a subject matter expert for all operations within our group and is able to instill confidence in those she leads. As a figure she is very personable,