If you doubt you are a good leader, a good front people do sometimes, here are sure signs you are good, maybe more than you think.
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If you were good at your job before you became a leader, you might think that you will be a less good leader. But as a matter of fact, you have a huge advantage on your side: A competent boss is something that workers love. A highly competent boss is the largest positive influence on any employee because he gives them security, the knowledge that they can ask for advice and they may count on someone to warn them if there is a chance that something may go wrong.
So, if you think you a better at working than at leading, don't worry, you'll be good.
It is known that employees like confident and extroverted leaders. Those are people who are good at planning and they help others to stay on task. But where does that comes from? From prior experience. If you were good at your job and know how to get things done, you will easily transform into a leader people will like because they will see that you know what you do and what you are talking about.
Now, if you know how to choose a good time to talk to your employees, that also means that you are a good leader. How do you know that? It takes a bit of research.
There are morning people who are more likely to receive your message if you talk to them in the morning, and then there are night owls who believe you more if you talk to them late afternoon. Those groups are not just more likely to receive your messages well, they will also perceive you as a more charismatic person if you communicate with them at the appropriate time.
Circadian rhythm is important because people just don't function well, so try to divide into two groups and you will achieve more than if you call meetings for, say, 9 am every time.
Another sign that you are a good leader is when you know when to speak fast and when to speak slow. The rules are simple: if you think your audience is likely to disagree with you, speak fast; if you think they will agree, speak slowly.
If your workers tend to disagree when you speak faster that gives them less time to come up with counterarguments. In other words, you have a greater chance to persuade them.
If they agree, and you speak slowly, they will use the time to confirm their own belief with your words. It takes a bit of experience to see what kind of audience you have, but after a few words, you will see and then act accordingly.
And another sign: you admit negative sides of your proposal but you immediately follow with positives. Something like this: "I know it's not a perfect solution, but if we act quickly we might gain some advantage". So, admit that your proposition is not the best in the world but then jump to its positive aspects. That will tell your employees that you see both sides and that you are not "I'M THE SMARTEST BOSS AROUND!" People love that. ■