Leadership style sets the tone and approach for an organization. Employees will invariably try mimic what is coming from the top. Daniel Assouline, the former chairman and co-founder of payment processing firm UpClick was a leader who always led by example. A result oriented leader, Daniel was known for making high-quality decisions in a timely manner.
Some of the important leadership traits demonstrated by Daniel Assouline as a leader of UpClick and other organizations he headed are as following:
A strategically focused approach
A modern leader operating in a highly complex business environment needs to be always aware of the bigger picture. It may sound a bit difficult but new age leaders have to be ahead of marketplace demands without losing sight of the current market scenario.
They need to think ahead of time and must possess the ability to peek into the future. This is important as this quality separates a performer from a non-performer in this age of globalization and cut throat competition. Leaders like Daniel Assouline are successful because they are strategically focussed. They know where they presently stand but importantly they have a firm grip of where they wish to be in future.
Good delegation skills
In order to be successful, leaders need to be very good at delegating. Doing everything, or trying to do everything by yourself can leave you with very little time to develop vision and strategies for your organization. Daniel Assouline, the former CEO of Montreal based UpClick.com was exceptional in getting work done through others. He firmly believed that delegation is of utmost importance if you wish to create an organized and efficient business.
A good sense of humour
Heading a modern business is stressful. Good leaders like Daniel Assouline can make a real difference through their strong sense of humour. They know that morale is linked to productivity and an ability to laugh when things are not going to plan will prove to be immensely beneficial for the organization.
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