What do I do if I don't feel like a leader?

Nowadays, leadership is spoken of as a highly demanded skill in organizations, but to answer the question, let's start with its definition and then answer some of the doubts that go through our heads about leadership.
The basic definition of leadership is "the set of managerial skills that an individual has to influence the way of being or acting of people or in a given work group, making this team work with enthusiasm towards the achievement of its goals and objectives. It is also understood as the ability to take the initiative, manage, convene, promote, encourage, motivate and evaluate a project, effectively and efficiently, whether personal, managerial or institutional".

What happens when one does not feel like a leader?
It is important to begin with that leadership can occur in circumstantial situations and not necessarily hierarchical, although the above definition refers to managerial skills, at times it can arise because one has the ability, experience and facility to carry out an important task or project and at other times because there is no one else who has the most developed skills to be the leader. Whatever the reason, leadership can also be shared with others so that in some way it is not a single responsibility but a task shared by an interdisciplinary group where each member brings his or her experience and expertise and together they achieve much more than individually.
So if you feel you do not have the skills to inspire others, to motivate people, if you think you lack charisma, there is nothing to worry about, we have all at some point gone through moments where we are not sure of our persuasion skills. In reality the most important thing is that whatever you do, you do it with passion and dedication, that is the first big step to become an example for others to follow and without realizing it.

Can you be a leader without having a high position in the organizational hierarchy?
Yes, leadership manifests itself at any level within companies. Whether for good or bad, there are people who are influential regardless of their rank and can make important contributions or destroy the organizational climate in a company and even lead it to ruin. The most important thing is to consider that whatever you do or influence, it is for the good. From small contributions, it all adds up.

What to do if you feel too much pressure to be a leader?
It is recommended that this leadership can be shared with others who are responsible enough to take the reins at certain times and that there is a balance in the tasks to be executed. You do not have to carry all the burden on your shoulders 100% of the time, that is why there is teamwork and a good leader must also know how to delegate and let others discover their own leadership skills.

How do you motivate people when you feel burned out?
Many people believe that the motivation of others is the responsibility of companies and their bosses or managers, but the truth is that motivation must be born first and foremost within each individual, whether they are leaders or not. Many companies invest millions in compensation and benefits packages and yet there are people who do not feel identified with the goals of the company and continue to make the minimum effort because they are not married to the causes they seek to achieve.

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Laura Centeno
Country Director
People Working Corp. Costa Rica

lcenteno@pworking.com
http://www.pworking.com

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