Amazing leaders are made, not born, so each and every one of you has the opportunity to hone your leadership skills and become the leader you want to be. You can think also of being a leader in all different parts of your life! Here are some of the top qualities that great leaders possess.

Fairness – It is important to look at what is best for your whole team/business and great leaders are able to put their own feelings aside.

Knowledge – Leaders ask questions and get as many details about a situation as possible before making decisions.

Decisiveness – Amazing leaders always proclaim their decision and stand by it 100%, even if they are secretly indecisive.

Good communication skills – An effective and successful leader keeps their team members apprised of all decisions that affect the team.

Honesty – Successful leaders share as much information as they can with those working around them.

Trustworthy – Successful leaders consistently tell the truth, keep the communication lines open and keep their team’s best interest in mind.

Of course, these are just a few of the many characteristics that make up a successful leader. What other qualities do you find yourself expressing when you successfully lead a group?