“I am not afraid to army of lions led by a sheep. I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion” –Alexander The Great
The Armed Forces always need a leader who can withstand in all types of conditions. Whether it be a sports or organizing any event or leading the team during tough times. They want a mind that can make the task done. SSB has a huge responsibility of recommending such officers. India is already going through shortage of officers. But it doesn’t means that SSB should raise the recommendation rate. An officer has a responsibility of many teammates and an incapable officer can take those lives into trouble. Being a good leader is the first thing that is required in an officer. To lustre your leadership quality, we are here with some points that will make you a good leader.
- Where Planning Fails, Leader Leads – Following a plan never makes a leader. But when planning fails, a true leader comes out to lead the team. Don’t become over dependent on the planning, rather always stay ready to improvise and act.
- Inspire And Motivate – Being a leader is not a simple thing. You have to inspire and motivate your team. The thing that drives the entire Armed Forces is motivation. It is not always that your team is ready to act. The leader must drip motivation into the team to regenerate the josh in them and raise them again to act.
- Creativity – The psychology tests in SSB are meant to check the creativity in realistic way. A creative person can sneak out ways form some impossible situations. A Leader must possess creativity to find out the way and take the team to the next level.
- Positive Approach – A leader must always be positive and think positively. Being an officer in the armed forces is not a task of just governing and commanding. An officer has to face all kinds of situation and circumstances. It is always said that a positive mind can track a positive way in all kinds of situations (or adverse conditions).
- Commitment Toward Your Goal – Simple tasks never bring out a leader. Tough and exceptional situation traces a good and efficient leader among the crowd. It is not always that you will face the same situations that you have planned for. Rather stay committed to your goal and give your best to achieve it.
- Confidence And Courage – It is not your mind that has to work every time. Sometimes your courageous acts are also needed to lead the team. Taking the first action is the responsibility of the leader and you have to act confidently and courageously to motivate and lead your team.
- Honesty – A leader must be honest in all his tasks. Your honesty is the mark of your team’s faith over you. If your team doesn’t trust you, it will be hard to coordinate and cover the task. Always be honest and clear in your motive and thoughts.
- A Better Communication – Being thoughtful, creative and motivating is not sufficient to become a leader. The power of expression and way to deliver your ideas in a correct and proper way is a major trait required in a leader. Having bulk ideas in your mind and blank expression on face is like a trackless journey. You should be a good communicator if you want to be a good leader. Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hitler, PM Narendra Modi and many more leaders are in the list of influential people, who attracted people from their speeches.
Conclusion – SSB crew is expert in phasing out imposters and selecting the required officers. It will be better to inculcate the qualities rather than making a facade over your personality. Be a good leader in your casual life and it will automatically become visible in SSB. Regulate your normal life and it will be easy to perform well in SSB.
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