A STARRIFIC LEADER: AKINLOYE



 By: Jubril Idris Epe-CityJnr


Indeed, defining and comprehending great leadership is challenging. Even great leaders sometimes struggle to articulate the specifics of their actions that contribute to their leadership's effectiveness. You can tell a great leader when you work for one, but even they occasionally struggle. A range of unique skills are combined to form an integrated whole by great leadership, which is dynamic.

Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye embodies the following 4 qualities that make a great leader.


1. Courage

“ _Courage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible.”_ —Aristotle

Before following a leader's example, people will first examine his or her courage. People expect bravery from their leaders. They require a decision-maker who can look out for the group's best interests. They require a leader who will maintain the course even when things are difficult. When their leaders act courageously, followers are significantly more likely to follow suit.

Adversity is an enjoyable test for the bold leader. Adversity is a trial by fire that hones leaders and sharpens their skills, similar to how a blacksmith shapes a piece of red-hot iron. Adversity strengthens brave leaders and makes them more dedicated to their strategic course.


2. Communication

“The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate.” —Joseph Priestley

The real work of leadership is communication. It's a crucial component of how leaders achieve their objectives each and every day. Simply put, until you have excellent communication skills, you cannot develop into a great leader.

People are inspired by effective communicators. Despite any physical distance between them, they manage to establish a genuine, emotional, and intimate relationship with their followers. Great communicators are able to establish this connection by having a thorough awareness of their audience and being able to speak to their needs in a way that suits them.


3. Generousity

“A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” —John Maxwell

Great leaders are generous. They share credit and offer enthusiastic praise. They’re as committed to their followers’ success as they are to their own. They want to inspire all of their employees to achieve their personal best – not just because it will make the team more successful, but because they care about each person as an individual.


4. Humility

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis

Great leaders are humble. They don’t allow their position of authority to make them feel that they are better than anyone else. As such, they don’t hesitate to jump in and do the dirty work when needed. They won’t ask their followers to do anything they wouldn’t be willing to do themselves.



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