SPEECH - THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE A GOOD LEADER

You are representing your school in a public speaking competition. You have decided to give a speech on the qualities that make a great leader.

Qualities of a Great Leader

·          Appreciative – A wise leader values their team and the person.

·           Confident -Good leaders are not afraid of being challenged.

·           Honest – Wise leaders are not afraid of communicating the truth to their people.

When writing your speech:

Ø  you must use the notes given

Ø  give one other quality of a great leader    (do not forget!!)

Ø  add any other relevant information

Ø  write in not less than 150 words

A very good morning, I bid to the honourable judges, worthy competitors and dear audience. Ladies and gentlemen, you may have heard the phrase “leaders are born, not made”. I am here to tell you that the opposite is true. I believe every student has what it takes to be a great leader. Today, it is my honour to stand before you and present my speech entitled “the qualities that make a good leader.” Do lend me your ears. First and foremost, a great leader is always appreciative. A wise leader always values their team and personal achievements. Being appreciative of others is a vital quality to possess because you show your respect for those you work with. A common example is praising someone for a job well done or acknowledging a good idea. In return, when people feel appreciated, they will be willing to contribute more effort. In short, it pays to notice others and be appreciative. In addition to that, a fantastic leader is someone who is confident. If he or she is shy and unsure of themselves, people may find it hard to trust in what they have to say. Do not be afraid to be challenged for every decision you make, and have faith in the choices you make. Therefore, be confident, and you will be remembered. Furthermore, good leadership demands honesty. Honesty is being able to admit your mistakes. This is really important because not everyone is perfect, if they were, they would be called a robot! You can be honest by apologising if you made an error. In a nutshell, being honest can show that you are brave to take the blame. Last but not least, a leader must get to know his or her workers. Take the time to find out everything you can about your members. This will go a long way in building good rapport. For example, you can remember their birthdays, or members of their family. When you show that you care, your team will invest more in you too. Hence, never forget to get to know your crowd. In conclusion, these qualities mentioned above are not naturally present in everyone. However, “Rome was not built in a day.” With hard work and determination you too can become a respected person to lead others. I hope my speech has enlightened all of you today. Thank you.

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