Articles Becoming a person others want to follow
| Becoming a person others want to follow |
| Written by Des Squire | |
Leaders with integrity are what we all dream about, whether they excel in business or in politics.
I am not saying all leaders do not possess this quality - but throughout the world it is sadly lacking.
Leaders with integrity possess their own brand of wisdom, ingenuity, perceptiveness, fairness, and fierce loyalty to their organisations, and those they lead. Consider the following?When leaders with integrity make a promise they keep it. We can rely on them and know they will keep their word. When they speak they do so openly and with total transparency. They speak direct and to the point. Leaders with integrity do not expect others to conform to their way of thinking because blind conformity (“yes men”) has many downsides. It removes any form of creativity and individuality. Being an “intelligent non-conformist” is not disobedience or disrespect for authority. It is about taking responsibility and using your right to make personal decisions while accepting you will be held accountable. Intelligence here is what makes the difference. There is a logical and factual explanation for the decision and the course of action taken. I stress there is responsibility and accountability.
Leaders have an open door policy and are prepared to listen to the opinions of others. A leader makes all subordinates “feel safe” in expressing opinions. Followers of such a leader do not fear the leader and certainly do not feel they have to be “yes men” in order to protect their jobs. As a result, the followers want to give more and to give of their best at all times. This is the quality of a leader that separates high performance from a minimum acceptable standard. Share this article 
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