7 Things to Look For in Your Employees

One of the most powerful things we can do as leaders is build up and empower our employees to become leaders themselves. Great leaders build great leaders who build great leaders.

Leaders tend to exhibit specific qualities early on that can point to their future in leadership. These are things you should look for in any potential employee. They’re also great things to encourage your employees to work on as they develop themselves professionally.

Great leaders build great leaders who build great leaders.

Here are 7 things to look for in your current and future employees:

1. They step up when they see the need. True leaders don’t believe it’s their right to be a leader.
2. They want the best for other people and the company. They’re often known as the go-to person to help people in a time of need.
3. They’re never afraid to have their voice heard, and they are always adamant about making sure everyone else’s voice is louder than their own.
4. They treat people with respect.
5. They are not a people-pleaser. They do what’s right rather than what’s easiest.
6. They always take the more challenging task at hand.
7. They always have a positive attitude. Always.

There’s no one-size-fits all requirement for a good leader; a good leader may look different depending on situations and challenges at hand. However, there’s one thing that rings true for most leaders: the people around them knew they’d be a leader long before it happened.

Find the leaders in your company and encourage them, teach them, and lead them.