This document outlines 5 effective ways to be a leader. They are: 1) Inspire your team to action by painting a clear picture of goals and motivating them to achieve it. 2) Maintain optimism even when things are difficult to keep your team motivated. 3) Be a good listener to understand your team's ideas and make them feel involved. 4) Communicate important information to all employees so everyone understands goals and progress. 5) Uphold integrity by being honest, fair and treating all employees equally to create trust. Following these steps can help one become a great leader.