Is everyone capable of becoming a leader?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

Yes, everyone is capable of becoming a leader. While certain personality profiles and interpersonal styles will be better suited to grow into a leadership position, some leaderships skills can be learned and practiced.

Practicing to become a better active listener, resolver of conflict, coach, and influencer will all help to make you a more authoratative and trustworthy leader. Additionally focusing on organization, strategic thinking, and long-term goal setting will help foster a mindset conducive to leadership.

Hard skills related to leadership are heavily industry- and role-dependent, as each leadership role will require its own skill set and industry knowledge. Most of all, though, leaders need to be experts who are able to communicate a vision and motivate action.