What makes a leader, a leader? 5 Things.

Do you think you got what it takes to be a leader? Our group had came up with these top 5 fundamental qualities that a leader should have. Not that the other values are not important, but this 5, to us, are absolute core.

1. Responsibility

Nothing screams responsibility more than a leader will. Responsibility is what makes a leader, a leader. If not, there would not be a purpose to have a leader in the first place. To hold a responsibility is not easy, and it is definitely no easy task to fulfill it. 

2. Character

Character is the root of every issue, and every solution, including the ways to be a leader. Having a good character as a leader is so important. Character influences the way the leader works, thinks and interacts with people. With great character, comes great leadership. No one wants to follow a leader with poor behavior, right?

3. Servanthood

This particular value has been very popular among the recent generation leaders. Followers think that a leader should not only be giving instructions, but instead do it with them. As Miss Helena put it, "Leaders need to turun padang." We think that way too. There's no way someone would follow a boss instead of a leader. Don't give work to them, work with them.

4. Discernment

"To do this, or to do that?" When you have decisions to make, not between good and bad, but between good and good, what do you do? A good leader possesses the value of discernment and is able to make decisions like these. Its not about him, its about whether that specific decision will be best for the team, to produce the best outcome possible. What is a leader when he or she cannot do this?

5. Vision

Even though you have all the resource in the world, the best people, how would things even work if you do not have a vision? Vision is so important to a leader. He or she should be able to visualize the progress and goals of the team, instead of moving forward blindly, not knowing what's next. In the end, the lack of vision might lead to failures, and ultimately, destruction to the team. 

You think it's easy to be a leader? Think again. 

Apply What You Have Learned

The past few months of Personal Development Lessons have made me realized something important. That is to apply what you have learned into your life is another challenge itself. It is something easier said than done. There were definitely moments where you suddenly have the motivation to change or do something after you have watched a movie, read a book or listened to a great advice. You felt that you were certain that this special one time you could really make it unlike those previous ones where you gave up after a few days but the truth is you would end up giving in again and living life like you used to and no changes were made. 
PDL classes are just the same, it is easy to read or memorize the topics and contents in the course but difficult to apply them into our life. I personally think that when a person truly has the determination to apply what he or she has learned, one should slowly apply them step by step and not immediately have sudden changes. I believe that is when the changes and improvements will come.