Leadership competencies are skills and attributes that you can possess which make you a good leader. Your competency in — or ability to show — these skills will increase the trust and commitment that your team has in you. Effective leaders inspire, encourage and facilitate in order to improve the productivity of their team.

Here are areas to focus on if you want to become a more competent leader:

INTEGRITY 

Leaders are often judged by their character. Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Leaders with integrity prioritize the consistency of their character in both their personal and professional relationships. They show integrity, they are honest, humble and reliable. 

SELF-DISCIPLINE 

Many of these competencies require leaders to have the fundamental quality of self-discipline. Leaders act not out of their own interest but out of a concern for others. They carefully consider the possible consequences of their actions instead of making rash decisions. Self-discipline involves controlling any natural tendencies to act out of anger, greed or selfishness.

COMMUNICATION

 Interpersonal skills are a must for effective leaders. Leaders are often evaluated by the effect they have on their team’s productivity. The key to improving productivity is often clear and open channels of communication.