7 simple ways to viewed as a leader

7 Simple ways to viewed as a leader..

1.  Be the first to speak.   Leaders step up and speak out.   When others see you do that they assume you are a leader.

2.  Introduce yourself first.   When meeting someone new confident people are usually the first to introduce themselves and extend their hand for a handshake.   Be sure to give a warm firm handshake.

3.  Introduce others.   Leaders display their confidence by introducing other people.   It helps to tell the third party something about the person you are introducing (preferably some sort to compliment)

4.  Be a public praiser.   You will win friends and influence people when you praise others in public.   When you praise others in public they will assume you are in an authority position.

5.  Touch others.   Whether it is a handshake or pat on the back, leaders tend to touch others physically as well as emotionally.  (and only appropriately of course)

6.  Look the part.   When deciding whether someone is a leader we automatically ask ourselves do they look like a leader?   Yes, that is shallow I know.  However, we can't help ourselves we are prone to looking for a stereotype.   Is your stereotype that of a leader?

7.  Lots of eye contact.    Leaders are bold and not shy about making eye contact.   It conveys confidence and when accompanied with a warm smile can even cause people to see you as charismatic.