Sometimes you are going to have to lead with no one is following you. If you are tired of paddling against the tide and getting nowhere, if you feel yourself sinking more and more into passivity and the resignation of not being able to fulfill your dreams, then you are probably not adopting the habits of a leader.

Pay attention to this article what are the characteristics that you must adapt to become a leader of yourself and your life. A true leader is that person whom you admire for their values and principles, someone who encourages you to discover your potential, giving you new eyes and encouraging you to risk getting more from and for yourself.

And today I am here to tell you that YOU can be that person, YOU can be your own leader. Let’s start by knowing some of the characteristics of a leader:

• Long-term vision: a good leader anticipates problems, prepares to discover the opportunities that will arise from them.
• Action: A leader fights for the objectives that he has set, he does not give in to the setbacks that come his way, but he perseveres.
• Brightness: a good leader stands out from the crowd; his energy and his work spirit lead him to achieve goals that seem impossible to others.
• He has courage: he is not discouraged by adversities because his conviction is strong. Know what you want to achieve and fight for it.
• Contagious enthusiasm and passion: convince people that the goals they are fighting for are beneficial and positive, making the passion for the task arise in them.
• Excellence and effectiveness in communication: it has a great ability to offer its vision, making others see it not as a threat to their projects, but as something they can incorporate into them.

The direction is able to use its authority when necessary. He is sympathetic but knows when to maintain his position, not from a position of authoritarianism, if not reaching others to maintain a good working environment.

• Demanding: not only with others but with himself. It focuses on excellence, giving the best of it, instead of focusing on the errors that arise.
• Friendly and fun: his charisma and magnetism attract the best people around him. Always find an appropriate time for relaxation and humor to encourage a better work environment.
• Honesty and coherence: their moral and ethical values are the pillars on which their philosophy of life rests. This causes the people who follow him to trust him because he is also consistent in what he says and what he does.
• These are the basic characteristics of a good leader, and you can achieve them if you are willing to put your effort and work into it. You can learn to be your own motivating leader, your own guide to the goals you have set.

What do you really want in your life?

Take a few moments of your day to make a mental image of what your future will be like. Dedicate yourself to think about where you will be in 5 or 10 years. It is always a good idea to have a clear goal so that your life has a reason to be. Remember that in the process of every great feat there is always first a mental creation and then a physical creation. I encourage you to begin today to fix your destiny and to plan the best route to reach it.