Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean having a title, status or position of power. In reality, being a leader is primarily a matter of character and behavior. If you have ever been in a situation where you have taken the lead and acted naturally to help others, you may well be a born leader.
Here are the 9 signs that you are naturally destined to be a leader.
1) You thrive in times of crisis
In times of crisis, some people panic, while others remain calm and take charge. If you're in the latter category, it's a sign that you're a born leader. Leaders are often those who are able to maintain their composure and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
An emergency situation, a sudden violent incident, an accident, a natural disaster :
Many people run to hide or start complaining, crying or screaming in panic.
But as a born leader, you take action. You determine what can be done and who can do it. You are strangely calm in stressful situations.
2) You follow your instincts
Leaders are often people who follow their instincts and act quickly to solve problems. If you are one of those people who rely on your intuition rather than directions, it is a sign that you are a born leader.
We've all been in situations where a leader has emerged quickly, and that leader isn't always the usual “alpha male” stereotype. Sometimes it is you who is that unexpected leader.
In reality, becoming a leader is not a conscious decision. It is a deep instinct that drives us to act when we realize that a task needs to be done, and no one else seems willing to take it on. That's when we take charge and act to get things done.
3) You are a trusted confidant
As a natural born leader, people naturally trust you and come to you to confide in you safely. While this may seem normal for you, it's important to understand that many people have no one to talk to about their secrets and concerns.
If people come to you, whether they are close or strangers, to share what is on their minds, you should appreciate the rarity and value of this gift they are giving you. It shows that people perceive you as trustworthy, magnetic and inspiring in some way. They are looking for your advice, your support and your listening.
This is a great leadership quality that allows you to guide and inspire others, and you should be proud of that.
4) Your standards are high
Most people tend to give up and settle for what is given to them in life, or what is readily available. This doesn't necessarily make them bad or inferior, but it does mean that they lower their personal standards.
It's true that we've all probably betrayed our standards at some point in our lives, whether it was dating someone who wasn't right for us or taking a job that exploited us.
However, a sign of leadership is to have high standards and never betray them, no matter what. Even when you are trying to calm the fire that burns within you, you cannot accept to live below what you deserve.
You are constantly motivated by the pursuit of your dreams and will never be satisfied with less than you deserve. This is what distinguishes a leader from others.
5) You take responsibility for your actions
One of the telltale signs that you are a natural leader is that you take responsibility for your actions, even without being aware of it.
If you promised to finish a job by the end of the week, you keep your word and do it. If you can't meet that promise, you take responsibility and explain the situation.
Even if there is no acceptable justification other than fatigue, you acknowledge the situation and explain it. This demonstrates your responsibility and commitment to keeping your promises, which are essential qualities for a leader.
6) You take big risks
Another telltale sign that you are a born leader is your ability to take big risks. These risks are not taken impulsively or without thought, but they are nonetheless considerable.
For example, you might decide to start a new business despite the cautionary advice of those around you to wait and see how the market develops.
7) You admit your mistakes
As a natural born leader, when you make mistakes, and we all do, you admit it. You also do your best to make up for it.
Leaders who don't admit their mistakes or try to make up for them are also known as tyrants. Bullies are not real leaders, they are just bullies and children in adult bodies.
As a true leader, you will find that you want to make up for your mistakes and take responsibility for them, and that the idea of inflating your own ego or being adored does not appeal to you at all.
8) Pain motivates you
For some people, pain is a signal to stop.
For a leader, pain is a signal to move forward.
The pain is worth it if the goal is worth it.
Because you know that with every step you take, you're getting closer to what you need and to your goal.
As a leader, it is sometimes necessary to endure blows for the good of the group, but it is worth it because the common goal is more important than individual interests. The cause we serve is beyond personal consideration, and that is what matters most.
9) You don't give up
When life gets tough, you become more resilient in the face of adversity.
Obstacles don't define you, you set your own limits and take challenges as motivation, not a reason to give up.
- You are stubborn, determined and unstoppable.
- You are a force of nature.
- You never back down.
- You are a born leader.
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