I think patience and large doses of it are required with every step of the leadership journey . There are so many issues and decisions simmering in an organization big or small that whilst some issues require quick decision it is the leader’s prerogative to postpone a few decisions, ignore a few trivial issues and delegate some to the more capable people . In juggling these activities the leader should not lose his/her cool and take the whole team along with him/her to ensure that the organization functions as a cohesive whole .
Strategic thinking , futuristic approach , ability to think big , problem solving and team management skills are essential ingredients of the leadership role . A lot is written about the essential competencies necessary for a leadership role . However I think at an operational level patience and ability to maintain cool on an everyday basis are also required to remove the subjective emotional part in the decision making process. Now how do you develop it ? In some people it is inherently present in large doses . In some people it might not be inherently present in generous proportions and it needs to be developed . But it is high time that we start placing a premium on this trait too .It is that balance between patience and quick action that is important for success in a Leadership role !!
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