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 We know leadership is the action of leading a group of people or organisation and we know also there are   differing leadership styles. Likely you have experienced this or relate as a Business leader, CEO, Manager or team   member.

 We know too that leaders come in all shapes, sizes and abilities! Some excel while others fall short!

 And it is for this very reason 'leaders' are sometimes caught in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, whether in   Industry, Sports or Volunteer roles. Descriptions include arrogance sometimes masked as confidence, dictatorships   and out of touch. Sound familiar! 

 But there are those that standout and shine for all the right reasons. 

 It is well documented that leadership requires more than knowledge or experience.

 So what does an effective, leader of substance look, sound and act like! 

Qualities of Substance include: 

• Leadership that inspires greater commitment, effort and informed action  
• Genuinely putting yourself in the ‘shoes’ of others  
• Having passion, dedication, humility and integrity 
• How you do things matter as much as reaching the end result 
• Work hard to accomplish things 
• Empowerment of others 
• Create an environment that values every team member 

You will know you are a leader of substance if you see these signs: 

• You deliver results and inspire others as you do 
• People listen when you speak 
• You build a trusting, respectful and honest relationship with colleagues, stakeholders 
• Others come to you for advice, support, ask questions 
• They buy into your ideas 
• Have the ability to diffuse difficult conflict situations  

Become a Leader of Substance: 

Character is the essence of substance. The way we think, feel and behave, the ‘traits’ and ethics, mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Think about your own character qualities.  

 Leaders of substance: 

• use words that unite, inspire and are easily understood.  
• they avoid corporate jargon and catchphrases centred on 'I, me', and use instead, ‘us, our, purpose and respect’, words that unify not segregate.  
• these are mindful words, used to unite people on a common journey.  
• are principle centred, whose actions 'say' follow me. 
• the spirit of humility underpins their words and actions; they can roll up their sleeves, work with a team, and act to lead as needed. 

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