Dec 26, 2016 10:28 AM EST By Audri Taylors, UniversityHerald Reporter

Not everyone who is in a management role is an excellent leader. Some are not really born to be great leaders because they are not able to inspire or motivate their people. Don't get trapped in the same mistakes that others have committed, and develop these critical habits to become a successful leader instead.

Have a frequent and open communication

The first step to achieving success when working with a team or a group of people is to have a clear and open communication. Communication is vital when it comes to sharing the common goal and making everybody understand why it is important and how to achieve it. And in order to be an effective leader, an open dialogue should be encouraged so that anyone can ask and feel free to share their ideas and opinions.

Listen

Many leaders find it hard to take or accept feedback and criticisms from their subordinates. Despite the possibility of conflicts, it is healthy to have real issues uncovered so that everything can be discussed and resolved. A good leader knows how to listen and to respect their people.

Offer positive reinforcement

Great leaders know how to recognize and appreciate their people's hard work. They know how to make their employees feel valued by thanking them and praising them for their hard work and contributions. The workers who feel recognized always strive to do better which makes them excel and enthusiastic regardless of any challenge.

Empower your people

In order to be effective as a leader, you have to share the responsibility of achieving the success to your people. Empower them. Make them feel that they are part of anything that happens with the company, whether good or bad. Sharing this burden to your people and making them feel that what they do can make or break the company can help them step up to perform at their best.

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