Leadership is an innate quality that is present and develops from an early age. This innate quality manifests itself in different ways and to different degrees depending on education, environment, and life experiences. While leadership can be developed through training, education, and applied practice, there is a threshold for individuals who do not possess this innate quality at a young age. This group can still become good leaders, but their ceiling in terms of leadership ability is much lower.

A fundamental aspect of leadership is servant leadership. It’s a basic quality that every leader should inherently possess. Lacking this quality can tremendously hinder a leader’s effectiveness. Additionally, adaptability is not just a buzzword but a basic characteristic of effective leadership. Leaders must be adaptable, responding to the fast-paced changes of the world, technological advancements, and the evolving perspectives of each new generation. The younger generations, with almost immediate access to various tools and resources, are shaping their minds differently, and leaders must be flexible to lead effectively in this dynamic environment.

As life progresses, the degree to which an individual embraces these leadership qualities vividly shows as the individual ages. Leadership is not related to a job title, socioeconomic status, or materialistic possessions. It is something occurring internally, externally demonstrated through strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, empathy, and a sense of vision and purpose.