A positive leader is someone who uses humane and democratic methods in the exercise of his or her leadership. For example, when imposing discipline—such as giving a verbal reprimand—he always ensures that it is done in private, where no one else is aware of it except the parties involved.
He does not shout at his subordinates; instead, he speaks to them in a civilized manner. He does this to let them know that there’s always a chance to correct their behavior.
This is consistently the behavior of a positive leader. His goal
is always to correct and motivate—not to destroy the morale of his
subordinates. He constantly thinks of ways to make everyone in the organization
a contributor to its growth.
Another quality of a positive leader is his infectious, positive
outlook on life. You would never see him frown. Even during trying times, he
wears an optimistic smile on his face. This is an admirable trait in a leader
because his positive and hopeful attitude will certainly rub off on his
subordinates.
A positive leader is also very accessible to everyone. He does not
create silos or walls that cause alienation and division within the organization.
He is neither egocentric nor a power tripper; rather, he is a model of humility
and hard work.
Just imagine an organization led by a positive leader—he will certainly bring the organization to greater heights. He will also be a strong, positive influence on his subordinates. We, therefore, must embrace positive leadership in our own leadership practice, because it is the only way to become good and effective leaders. — Marino J. Dasmarinas
