Be confident.

Projecting confidence is probably the most difficult characteristic to develop. Some people are naturals when it comes to this, but you can develop a greater sense of self-assurance. Part of this confidence is having faith and feeling secure in yourself and not needing to be accepted and loved by others, as well as being able to prove that you have the competencies and the skills to be an effective leader and to lead the team to its common goal.

No matter where you are in your career, it’s never too late to learn how to be an effective leader. These eight tips will help you develop your leadership skills and make you more desirable in the workplace.