“Be the change you want to see in the world.” This quote was quoted Mahatma Gandhi. The book I am going to review, is related to him. The title of the book is, Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle With India, written by Joseph Lelyveld.
First and foremost, the factors I am laying out are the qualities and important lessons on how to be an effective leader.
Having a great idea, and assembling a team to bring the concept of leadership to life is the first step in creating a successful business investment. While finding a new unique idea is rare enough, the ability to successfully execute this idea is what separates the dreamers from the entrepreneurs. However you see yourself, whatever your age may be, as soon as you make that exciting …show more content…
A great leader needs to be adaptable. The biggest mistake you can make is to be unwilling to change course, or start over when something is not going your way. That willingness to forge past mistakes and turn learnings into progress is what leads to eventual success. Moreover, a great leader is someone who recognises that a team member’s responsibilities aren’t determined by his job description but by his determination. As a leader, we should just not only do what our goals are but also go beyond, or in other words go the distance. Always push yourself to do something greater. Not to mention this, a great leader must learn to accept both failure and success. Every step you take in life defines who you are as a person. Learn from your mistakes and don’t be afraid of failure because each experience teaches you the important lessons to succeed in life. A leader should learn to accept both failure and success, and view each obstacle as a stepping stone to the latter. Don’t be disappointed by what you couldn’t accomplish; move on to the next thing you’re passionate about and make the most out of it. Do what you love and challenge …show more content…
Knowing what you want accomplished may seem clear in our own head, but if we try to explain it to someone else and are met with a blank expression, you know that there is a problem. If this happens then there must be something wrong with your communicating skills. You may want to focus on honing on your communication skills. Being able to clearly and succinctly describe what you want done is extremely important. If you can’t relate your vision to your team you won’t all be working towards the same goal, and achieving a common goal is the main objective of being in a