Leadership is a mix of powerful and soft skills, a blend of vision and compassion, of self-awareness and understanding the masses. A true leader inspires, influences, and guides others toward a shared vision. Good leaders don’t just oversee—they actively shape the world, foster positive change, empower their teams, and drive impactful results. Let's learn some of the traits of a successful leader from US presidential election candidates - Donald Trump and Kamala Harris .
Embrace yourself
Kamala Harris has never tried to hide her softer side and has taken pride in talking about her family and cultural roots. She's often seen showcasing her personal interests to the world, and has been winning hearts with her culinary experiments. This shows she isn't afraid of displaying her genuine side, a trait that aspiring leaders can learn from her.
Be authentic
One of the most powerful traits of a leader is being authentic as it can boost the trust factor manifold. Donald Trump ’s authenticity stems from his unfiltered communication style. He says exactly what he thinks, regardless of whether it's popular or well-received. Instead of crafting an image through PR machinery, Trump is known to voice out his own thinking through social media or otherwise.
Be approachable
Forming a wall around yourself may seem like a way to establish your authority and save on time and energy, but it can create a distance and make others hesitant to reach out which may lead to many missed opportunities. Harris has been known for her warmth and openness of emotions that makes her more approachable than many leaders around, a trait that can one found in professional life.
Be relatableBeing authentic and relatable can give you an edge over the other as people may think they are one of us. Building an air of importance around you on the other hand can brand you as someone who doesn't want to understand people's problems. For a leader, relatability is an important trait. Kamala Harris has had no qualms in discussing her multicultural background, which resonates with many Americans from diverse backgrounds and immigrant families.
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Embrace yourself
Kamala Harris has never tried to hide her softer side and has taken pride in talking about her family and cultural roots. She's often seen showcasing her personal interests to the world, and has been winning hearts with her culinary experiments. This shows she isn't afraid of displaying her genuine side, a trait that aspiring leaders can learn from her.
Be authentic
One of the most powerful traits of a leader is being authentic as it can boost the trust factor manifold. Donald Trump ’s authenticity stems from his unfiltered communication style. He says exactly what he thinks, regardless of whether it's popular or well-received. Instead of crafting an image through PR machinery, Trump is known to voice out his own thinking through social media or otherwise.
Be approachable
Forming a wall around yourself may seem like a way to establish your authority and save on time and energy, but it can create a distance and make others hesitant to reach out which may lead to many missed opportunities. Harris has been known for her warmth and openness of emotions that makes her more approachable than many leaders around, a trait that can one found in professional life.
Be relatableBeing authentic and relatable can give you an edge over the other as people may think they are one of us. Building an air of importance around you on the other hand can brand you as someone who doesn't want to understand people's problems. For a leader, relatability is an important trait. Kamala Harris has had no qualms in discussing her multicultural background, which resonates with many Americans from diverse backgrounds and immigrant families.
(Picture courtesy: AP, iStock)
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