Business

Tools for Effective Leadership
Leadership refers to a process through which an individual influences others to accomplish a goal(s) and directs the group or organization in a way that makes it more cohesive as well as coherent (Clifton, 2006). There are various leadership attributes that enable a leader to carry out his or her duties effectively. These include believes, values, skills, and knowledge among others. Any group, be it social, political or business organization would require an effective leadership to achieve its objectives.
Effective leadership is certainly one of the key factors that would determine the success of a group or an organization. For instance, the leadership of a business organization would largely influence its success or failure. Indeed, it is the leadership that would determine the performance of employees in any business organization (Parvis, 2003). In the business world, an effective leadership is crucial for the survival of the business, especially in the market place. It calls for an effective leadership to maintain a large customer base. This paper examines various tools that make an effective leadership and their contribution to the success of groups and business organization.
First, an effective leadership should be result oriented (Clifton, 2006). While an effective leadership should have good attributes such as skills, and knowledge, it is only by the end result of a group or an organization that would define the efficiency of its leadership. Result-based leadership defines the meaning and importance of leadership. Leadership must endeavor to achieve the objectives of the organization. Certainly, an effective leadership must demonstrate good leadership attributes and achieve results. It should be able to lead by example.  For instance, business organizations are profit oriented. Therefore, an effective leadership should be able yield and sustain profitability (Parvis, 2003).
Second are excellent communication skills. What and how leaders communicate can either build or damage the relationship between the group members and the leadership (Clifton, 2006). Indeed, studies have shown that effective communication by between the leadership and employees plays a key to the success and profitability of a business organization. Basically, an effective communication is two-way. Listening openly to others is a key ingredient of an effective leadership.  An effective leader should be able to comfortably conduct meeting with the group members as well as make proper presentations. He or she should be able to convey effectively the subject at hand to the rest of the members of an organization (Parvis, 2003). Certainly, effective communication skills are a key tool for conflict resolution at workplace as well as enhancing good decision making by the leadership.  
Third, effective leadership should endeavor to effectively develop teamwork by inspiring the team members. Studies have shown that an effective leadership not only calls for a common vision but also values the human resources of the team or an organization (Wasburn  Ncube, 2006). It provides an environment that enhances individual contributions to the organizations daily work. Indeed, collaborative relationships between the leader and the organizations members ensure the shared goals are attained. Effective leadership supports team efforts, nature the skills required by the team and individual members of the organization in order to ensure its success. For instance, in a business organization, an effective leadership would ensure that the employees have access to in-service training to improve on their skills and knowledge required in their area or duty (Clifton, 2006). Additionally, an effective leadership in a business organization enhances employee engagement, which calls for full integration of the employees into organizations work, such that they appreciate their work and devotedly work to ensure success and profitability of the organization. Basically, employees satisfaction in a business organization is a factor that plays a key role in their performance rate (Wasburn  Ncube, 2006). With effective employee engagement measures put in place by the leadership, the employees would be highly motivated, and thus boost their performance.
Fourth, rewards and recognition extended to group or organization members by their leadership would go a long way in motivating them. An effective leadership shows appreciation of other members contributions. It should believe in its members, and ensure that the hardworking team members are rewarded or complimented for their good work. For instance, in a business organization rewarding employees would range from a word of compliment to an increase of their pay (Wasburn,  Ncube, 2006). On the other hand, an effective leadership would recognize a good performance of an employee by a promotion. This is a source of motivation to the employees, and would drive the organization to profitability.
Lastly, a leadership is constantly providing feedback to its members. How it provides this feedback will often determine the success or failure of an organizations members. Therefore, a constructive feedback is crucial to the success of the organization. Effective leadership should give advice on what is required of each and every member in the organization. Clear guidelines would improve the members confidence and the relationship with the leadership setting. Positive reinforcement is key tool of an effective leadership. These makes the members feel appreciated and thus motivates them. Indeed, when a leadership fails to give response to its members or even makes criticisms when trying to stop unwanted behavior, these may demoralize the member.
All in all, an effective leadership should lead by example. Acknowledge the other members ideas as well as endeavor to foster teamwork. Indeed, business organizations can be best run by teamwork. Communication across all levels of employees plays a key role plays a key role to the success of any business organization.