As a thriving student of leadership, I am fascinated with the notion of what makes a leader. Why is it that certain people seem to naturally inspire confidence, loyalty, and hard work, while others don’t? It’s a timeless question which has no simple answer.

I believe that true leadership is the ability to convert crisis into opportunities. Good leaders are committed and possess the skills to convert adversity and emerge stronger. Some of the broad skill areas required for leaders are strategic thinking, planning and delivery, people management, change management, communication, persuasion and influencing. These skills can be developed by making a conscious effort and practicing them consistently.