These are just practical tips I can share with you on how we can improve our management skills.
The vision should start from within. If you believe in the goal you set upon yourself and be committed to it, then people will sense the effectiveness of your leadership. People will follow you with respect.
Passionate people are the ones who succeed in their field, may it be business or sports. Passion can define a person's ability to lead people; making a mark to anyone you meet. Great leaders have a great sense of passion.
Meaning you should have the power to make decisions on the spot. Not like people who postpone and can't decide for themselves. It doesn't mean that you are always right but you have the ability to decide and be responsible enough to face your own decisions.
Like what I have said, a great leader owns up his/her faults and does not look for people to blame. A person brave enough to face the reality of his mistake can produce a true leader.
Move out of your comfort zone. Some people play along in their safe zone but they don't know is they can't grow with that kind of attitude. Never stop yourself from doing things you wanted just because you can't do it perfectly. You'll never know and learn unless you experience it.