How to Be a Great Leader
by Usman Uddin
1. Manage people as individuals
2. Have integrity
3. Always give timely feedback to help others improve
4. Reward and praise people in public, discipline in private
5. Communicate your thoughts very clearly
6. Describe people's role in detail
7. Mentor your replacement
8. Delegate work, and don't mico manage
9. Learn new things and grow in your career field
10. Get rid of status and egos in teams
11. Be open and transparent with information - good or bad
12. Always be planning for the short term and long term
13. Show positivity
14. Show enthusiasm
15. Be authentic
16. Always act the part - everyone is watching you at all times
17. Be professional
18. Excel in everything you do
19. Set high expectations
20. Have a big vision
21. Have big goals
22. Admit mistakes
23. Coach your people
24. Ask more open ended questions
25. Don't lie and have a high value on trust
26. Don't vent to your subordinates...vent to your peers or coaches
27. Always remember...you have two ears and one mouth
28. Talk less, listen more
