A leader is someone who can see how things can be improved and to move toward that better vision. Being a good leader means making happy the working team and setting an example for everyone in the company. The happiest leaders live by a different perspective and have a purpose for everything they do, they aren’t necessarily focused on success or failure.

They prioritize what is important, considering the goals that address personal priorities which they can bring an higher level of satisfaction.

Here a list of some elements to be an Happy Leader

1 – They are constantly growing

The happiest and most successful people never stop learning and adapting. The ability to learn new skills and are willing to change is central to happiness.

2 – They believe in themselves

Happiness starts with our thoughts and ripples down to our behavior. If you want happiness in your leadership and life, stop looking for it in achievements and circumstances and start developing the mindset of happy people.

3 – Their life has purpose and meaning

If there’s a key element to happiness, it’s finding a purpose and making it meaningful. When you live out your purpose, you bring meaning to all that you do and focus on what matters most to you.

4 – They judge their wins and failures the same

The happiest people don’t judge themselves by their wins and failures; they take them as they come without attaching too much importance to them.

5 – They cultivate meaningful relationships

Relationships are built on mutual appreciation, and the exchange of love and affection creates positive energy for both people.

6 – They concentrate on positive thoughts

Even with identical life circumstances, unhappy people spend time thinking about unpleasant events in their lives, while happy people tend to seek and rely upon information that brightens their personal outlook

7 – They don’t compare themselves with others

Many of our feelings of satisfaction or dissatisfaction have their roots in how we compare ourselves with others. When we compare ourselves with those who have more, we feel bad. When we compare ourselves with those who have less, we feel grateful and sometimes undeserving. Measure yourself only against your own values and goals.

Leaders inspire others to follow a certain path in life. These leadership skills are important because human nature requires that certain people need to take charge and help others.

Leaders can work toward making their vision a reality while putting people first. Just being able to motivate people isn’t enough, leaders need to be empathetic and connect with people to be successful.

This article was originally written for the Happiness@work project funded by the European Commission.