Many young students dream of leading teams, clubs, or companies someday. But most feel unsure about where to begin. That’s understandable because leadership seems big and complex. Yet the truth is simple. The real secrets to exceptional leadership are not hidden in huge books or rare talent. They are found in daily habits that anyone can build.
Worldwide, companies say they struggle to find strong leaders. A 2024 Gallup report even noted that over 77% of organisations face a leadership gap right now. At the same time, Google receives more than 90,000 monthly searches from people trying to find the secrets to exceptional leadership. Students want to learn these skills early, before they enter college or the corporate world.
So today, let’s take a deep dive into these skills in a friendly and easy way. And if you are planning your future studies, this is even more important because colleges like Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth give you real platforms to practise and master these abilities.
Let’s start breaking things down.
Every leader uses a different method to guide people. Some leaders are strict. Some are warm. Some give freedom. And some mix styles based on the situation. This is why understanding leadership styles and their impact is so important for young leaders.
Research from Harvard Business Review shows that the right style can boost team performance by 30%. But the wrong style can decrease productivity by almost 20% within a few months. That is a huge difference.
At Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, students actually practise all major styles through live projects. This begins right from the very first year of the BBA and B.Com programmes. Students notice how each style affects teamwork, creativity, and results. This early exposure helps them choose the right approach when they become managers, entrepreneurs, or project leaders.
This is one of the early secrets to exceptional leadership—knowing when to be firm, when to be flexible, and when to step back.
Good leaders talk clearly. Great leaders listen deeply. This is the skill that separates average managers from outstanding ones. The idea of effective communication in leadership is simple but powerful.
A Stanford study in 2024 revealed that leaders who listen actively are trusted 40% more by their teams. Listening shows respect. It builds safety. And it helps you understand people better.
You can try small habits like:
These habits sound simple, but they create a huge impact.
Students at Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth learn this early. Every BBA student gives around 50 presentations during the course. They get personal feedback, too. So, by graduation, they speak with ease, clarity, and confidence. Many students say this training helps them shine in job interviews and internships.
Communication mastery is one more piece of the secrets to exceptional leadership puzzle.
A leader must guide people. But to guide people, you must first understand them. This is where emotional intelligence and leadership come together.
EQ matters almost twice as much as IQ when handling teams, according to TalentSmart research. Leaders with strong EQ build trust faster, inspire teams better, and handle stress without losing control.
Start with small steps:
These tiny habits shape big leadership strength.
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth includes EQ workshops and personal mentoring sessions in its BBA and B.Com programmes. Not many colleges offer this. EQ training is one of the core secrets to exceptional leadership, and Lingaya’s treats it as a priority.
A leader is not a one-person army. The best leaders create strong teams. This is why team-building and leadership success are deeply connected.
Google’s Project Aristotle found that “psychological safety” is the top factor behind successful teams. People must feel safe to share ideas and mistakes.
You can practise this even as a student:
At Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, BBA students must lead at least three real team projects. These projects come with actual budgets, real responsibilities, and the pressure of real outcomes. Many students say these projects taught them more about leadership than any textbook ever could.
The ability to build teams is another essential part of the secrets to exceptional leadership.
A leader’s job is not just managing tasks. It’s imagining the future. This is where strategic thinking and visionary leadership play a major role.
Great companies like Apple, Amazon, and Tesla grew because their leaders saw far ahead. They planned for a future that others could not yet see.
At Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, BBA students create full five-year business plans by the third semester. These plans often turn into startup ideas. Some even become real businesses after graduation.
Thinking long-term is one of the top secrets to exceptional leadership. The earlier you learn it, the stronger you become.
Decisions shape the success of any project or team. This is why decision making and leadership effectiveness go hand in hand.
A study by Bain & Company found that top leaders often make decisions with only 10% of the available data. They trust their values and clarity more than endless research.
At Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, students learn the ODC Model:
Options – Decision – Check
It sounds simple, but thousands of Lingaya’s alumni still use this model in their jobs today.
Good decisions, made with clarity and courage, form another key part of the secrets to exceptional leadership.
Even the world’s biggest leaders continue learning. Jeff Bezos reads 60 books each year. Satya Nadella meditates to stay focused. The journey never stops.
This is what leadership development and personal growth are all about.
At Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, students get free access to LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, and monthly CEO lectures. These sessions expose students to real-world challenges, success stories, and leadership frameworks.
Continuous learning is one of the lifelong secrets to exceptional leadership. It keeps you sharp, relevant, and confident.
Most colleges focus too much on theory. According to industry experts, companies now demand graduates who can lead from day one. So practical exposure matters.
That’s why leadership training for business and management students at Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth is designed with 60% practical work.
Students get:
This creates confident, job-ready leaders.
All these opportunities give students daily practice in the secrets to exceptional leadership.
Between 2020 and 2025, the world changed fast. Companies shifted online. Jobs changed. Technology moved ahead in leaps. Only adaptable leaders survived.
Netflix moved from DVDs to streaming. Many others could not adapt and disappeared.
This is why adaptable thinking is one of the unspoken secrets to exceptional leadership.
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth updates its syllabus every year. It also runs “Future-Ready Leader” bootcamps that train students to stay flexible and prepared for new opportunities.
Here is a simple plan that anyone can start today:
Follow these steps consistently, and you will naturally begin discovering the secrets to exceptional leadership.
If you want a college that supports your leadership journey daily, Lingaya’s is a great choice.
You get:
These experiences help you grow, practise leadership skills, and gain confidence.
Meet Rohan Sharma from the BBA 2022 batch. He joined Lingaya’s as a shy boy from a small town. Slowly, with events, internships, and guidance, he found his strength. He became the College President in his final year.
Today, in 2025, Rohan works as Assistant Manager – Strategy at Deloitte India. His salary package is ₹20 lakhs per year, the highest in his batch.
Rohan often says, “Lingaya’s didn’t just teach me subjects. It taught me the real secrets to exceptional leadership.”
Leadership is not about power. It is about clarity, kindness, vision, and growth. The secrets to exceptional leadership are simple habits that you can start today. Listen better. Think deeper. Act with purpose. Grow every day.
If you want a place that helps you practise leadership—not just study it—choose Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth. This is where tomorrow’s leaders are shaped.
Ready to begin your journey? Apply now for the BBA or B.Com 2026 batch. Your leadership journey starts today.
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