Founder of Unity Realty, Dato Cat Chee, details the six most valuable qualities of successful team leaders.
In interviews with award-winning real estate negotiators, we recorded a consistent range of opinions on the characteristics of successful agents. This time around, we interviewed Dato Cat Chee – the founder of Unity Realty and a shining example of a leader in the real estate industry – and she shared with us her predictions for the property market in 2019, as well as what she felt are the six most indispensable qualities of a team leader.
Communication
Without a doubt, being an effective communicator is a top attribute of a strategic leader.
You may have a clear vision of what you’re trying to accomplish, but if you can’t convey it to your team or colleagues, it will be almost impossible to carry out. By developing the ability to clearly describe what you want done and relate it to your team, you will unite everyone’s efforts. More specifically, your team needs to be aligned and on-board with your strategic objectives and goals to be successful.
Commitment
Enthusiasm for your mission or project will get others excited because they can see and feel your dedication.
A big part of these little guys’ charm is their infectious enthusiasm and commitment to their work.
But you must also add commitment to the mix of strategic leadership qualities, because passion doesn’t always get the job done. Commitment is the ability to stay focused on what will make you successful.
Positivity
A positive attitude is contagious. If your team is led and surrounded by happy and positive people, they will work harder and be happier themselves.
Be a constant source of light to your team members and they will shine. Image by Alfonso Cerezo on Pixabay.
Positivity can take many forms in the workplace – from providing snacks in the communal kitchen to keeping an upbeat tone in your internal emails. Of course, there should be a balance between play time and productive time, but do your best to create a positive, supportive environment during the workday.
Responsibility
A good leader understands that leadership is a responsibility. They take responsibility for their actions – which includes both failures and successes.
With great leadership, comes the taking of responsibility for failures or successes. Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels.
When leaders are accountable for things within their power and control, they are being responsible.
Openness
To paraphrase the words of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, change is one of life’s few constants.
Heraclitus is the pensive fellow in the purple tunic, depicted in the foreground of the School of Athens fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist known as Raphael. Image by janeb13 on Pixabay.
Change is a given – especially in the rapidly evolving modern world. The characteristics of a strategic team leader include being open to change, because that is precisely what will give you a competitive advantage.
Collaboration
Collaboration leads to trust, and your team will be more likely to support your vision.
Anything worth doing is probably not doable entirely on your own. Image by rawpixel.com on Pexels.
Having a collaborative approach to leadership is powerful because it naturally creates transparency in your organisation. If you’re connected to your team and genuinely interested in collaborating with them, they will know what you’re thinking and vice versa.
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