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What does a good leader do? Or better phrased: what makes a good leader in your eyes?

sirwhinesalot 4y ago
Not the same person, but for me it is hard to put into words, you kinda just know it almost instantly when you start working with one. By far the most important trait is that they know their team and their strengths and weaknesses, put them doing the right tasks for their skillset, and trust them to get the job done. The second most important trait is a clear vision. They know what they need to achieve, what resources they need and/or have available, and don't waste time on pointless busywork (like scrum poker) Working with someone like that makes work very rewarding. It is unfortunately almost impossible to find such a leader in most big companies as their company structure with 30 layers and PMs and what not simply does not allow it.
hardware2win 4y ago
Talking about CEOs: Competent, has solid strategy, can execute it.
cudgy 4y ago
Good leaders are like good parents. They provide their workers the tools they need to succeed without being overly prescriptive; they hold their workers accountable without being harshly judgmental or showing undue favoritism; they care about their workers and desire their success; they are respected by their workers while at the same respecting their workers.
afpx 4y ago
Has clear vision, can communicate clearly, eliminates distractions, hires talented people, aligns team with goals, goes forward undaunted, reduces team stress.
newsclues 4y ago
Good leaders are people who put their subordinates and mission above themselves. I used to work at a summer camp and during meal time, it was easy to tell who the good leaders were. They weren't the people at the front of the line before their campers. The good leaders made sure their subordinates ate first and they waited to eat last and ate with their campers, rather than the staff table.

Not the same person, but for me it is hard to put into words, you kinda just know it almost instantly when you start working with one. By far the most important trait is that they know their team and their strengths and weaknesses, put them doing the right tasks for their skillset, and trust them to get the job done. The second most important trait is a clear vision. They know what they need to achieve, what resources they need and/or have available, and don't waste time on pointless busywork (like scrum poker) Working with someone like that makes work very rewarding. It is unfortunately almost impossible to find such a leader in most big companies as their company structure with 30 layers and PMs and what not simply does not allow it.

hardware2win 4y ago

Talking about CEOs: Competent, has solid strategy, can execute it.

cudgy 4y ago

Good leaders are like good parents. They provide their workers the tools they need to succeed without being overly prescriptive; they hold their workers accountable without being harshly judgmental or showing undue favoritism; they care about their workers and desire their success; they are respected by their workers while at the same respecting their workers.

afpx 4y ago

Has clear vision, can communicate clearly, eliminates distractions, hires talented people, aligns team with goals, goes forward undaunted, reduces team stress.

newsclues 4y ago

Good leaders are people who put their subordinates and mission above themselves. I used to work at a summer camp and during meal time, it was easy to tell who the good leaders were. They weren't the people at the front of the line before their campers. The good leaders made sure their subordinates ate first and they waited to eat last and ate with their campers, rather than the staff table.